Telisa Hayden

Support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Telisa

Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida.

Background and approach

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, while also addressing related concerns such as attachment issues, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. Telisa emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered relationship that centers compassion and active listening as clients explore their goals.

Her work blends practical strategies with deeper exploration of patterns and emotions. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build psychological flexibility, and Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused tools to strengthen relational awareness and emotional processing.

Telisa aims to help clients uncover strengths, practice new skills, and develop sustainable coping strategies. She continues professional development to stay informed about evidence-based approaches and tailors treatment to each person’s needs and preferences.

Online approaches that combine skills and emotional work

Telisa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions to address both thinking patterns and values-driven change. CBT focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression, while ACT helps clients clarify what matters to them and develop acceptance and committed action toward those values.

She also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused concepts to help clients explore relationship patterns and emotional needs, supporting work on issues like abandonment, communication problems, and intimacy-related concerns. These approaches aim to increase emotional awareness and improve how people relate to themselves and others.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each client to select or combine approaches based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape a personalized plan that balances practical skills with deeper emotional work.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to receive consistent care from licensed professionals while accommodating work, family, and mobility considerations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Telisa supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, and attachment difficulties.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is collaborative and non-judgmental, combining active listening with practical skill-building and deeper emotional work to help clients meet their goals.

What is her professional experience and background?

She has eight years of clinical experience and maintains ongoing professional development to incorporate evidence-based practices into her work.

What credentials and location information are available?

She holds the credential FL LMHC MH20143 and practices in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Which languages are available and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Telisa provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English