Rachel Hayes, LPC, LCPC

Therapist in Florida

Practical counseling for lasting change

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8 years of experience listed

LPC, LCPC professional credentials

English languages

Client-centered approach
Trauma-informed care
Skills-based tools

About Rachel

Rachel Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of counseling experience. She practices in Florida and works with people facing issues like anxiety, depression, addictions, and self esteem concerns. Rachel focuses on helping clients find practical steps forward and regain a sense of control.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered methods to build trust and create clear goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings run high.

Rachel also uses trauma-focused work, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, when trauma or abuse has affected daily life. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work with substance use and other behavior change challenges. She adapts methods to the needs of each individual rather than following a fixed script.

In sessions she aims for a calm, direct style that mixes listening with practical skill-building. She will outline tasks to try between meetings and check progress in a straightforward way. The focus is on small, achievable steps that add up to real change.

Rachel accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair a person with her and then appointments are scheduled according to availability. Payment and session arrangements vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building goals together. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes what matters most to the individual and helps shape a plan that fits their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns. It often involves homework exercises and tracking that work well in remote sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, using short coaching moments and skills practice that can be discussed in virtual meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, try different tools, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to focus on and when to try something new.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between longer sessions. Some people find virtual meetings let them use written worksheets or audio-guided exercises during the session, while others prefer spoken dialogue and skill practice. Discussing what works for scheduling and interaction helps tailor sessions to each persons routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame JealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Texas, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel commonly address?

She helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, and self esteem problems as well as trauma, eating issues, relationship and family challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a person-focused, collaborative style that mixes listening with practical skills and goal-setting.

What kind of experience does she have?

Rachel has eight years of experience working as a counselor and has supported people across a range of concerns and settings.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Florida; her licensure details include WY LPC and NV LCPC.

Are sessions available in other languages or to people outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and Rachel accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.