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Marsha Hayes

Compassionate, practical therapy for daily life

LPC Louisiana

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Marsha

Marsha Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana with 18 years of clinical experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, and a range of other challenges.

Background and approach

She blends practical, skills-based work with a respectful, person-focused stance so clients can develop strategies that improve daily functioning and carry forward into future situations. Her approach pairs client-centered connection with structured techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused models, and she also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR when appropriate.

This combination allows her to tailor each plan to what a person needs most - whether that means building emotion regulation, addressing panic and social anxiety, or working through traumatic memories. She aims to create an atmosphere free of judgment where people can explore goals and practice new tools.

Marsha holds LPC credentials and works with adults to address both acute concerns and longer-term patterns. Her work emphasizes collaboration, concrete skills, and measurable progress so clients leave sessions with options they can use beyond the therapy room.

Online Approaches and How They Help



Marsha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where a person's goals and values guide the work, helping with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. When appropriate, she incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and recurring conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods align best with their goals, experiences, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options make regular meetings more accessible and allow clients to practice skills between sessions in whatever format fits their life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marsha support?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, parenting and anger, as well as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines a client-centered, respectful stance with practical, evidence-informed techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods to produce usable strategies for everyday life.
What is her clinical experience?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working with adults in varied settings, applying a mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and solution-focused approaches.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential LPC and practices in Louisiana; licensing details include LA LPC 3938 and AZ LPC 20134.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Arizona

Languages

English