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Telisa Hayden

Telisa Hayden, LMHC

Florida

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Life Purpose

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Values and purpose

About Telisa

Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and she lists life purpose among her areas of focus. Telisa uses several therapeutic methods to help people who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health.

Her meetings are practical and direct. She listens, asks focused questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often include skills practice and moments to reflect on values and choices rather than long lectures or abstract theory.

Telisa draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map how thoughts and behaviors interact. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage action toward what matters. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas appear when relationship patterns are part of the concern.

Clients who come with panic, social anxiety, or trauma can expect a pace set to their comfort and goals. Work on self-esteem, body image, guilt, or forgiveness typically pairs short-term skills with deeper reflection on attachment and meaning. Her style blends practical tools with attention to emotional experience.

She practices in Florida and conducts work in English. People who want to explore life purpose or recover from past hurts can schedule an initial session after completing the intake steps on her profile. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Telisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting and changing the thoughts and behaviors that feed problems. CBT is practical and helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and social fears. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take actions that reflect what matters despite uncomfortable feelings. ACT can be useful for people wrestling with life purpose and big transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That collaboration means techniques can shift over time as needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people sustain momentum while working on stress, trauma recovery, or clarifying life purpose.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman Method

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Life purpose and issues like panic, social anxiety, and attachment concerns are also listed.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

She uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and clarify values. Sessions mix skills practice with reflection on choices and meaning.

What experience does she bring?

She has eight years of clinical experience working in mental health settings. That background informs her use of evidence-based practices and skill-focused sessions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Can I work with her if I don't live in the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used. The profile's booking flow will list available session types.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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