Marsha Hayes , LPC

Marsha Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana with 18 years of experience supporting adults across a range of life challenges. She combines a practical focus on everyday functioning with an empathic, nonjudgmental approach so clients can develop strategies that work now and can be used again if new difficulties arise.

Her work blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to build skills for managing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship concerns, addictions, and parenting or family challenges. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - a method often used to reduce symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress, depression, grief, and anxiety.

Marsha aims to create an open, respectful atmosphere where people feel comfortable exploring their goals and testing new ways of coping. She focuses on practical tools and collaborative planning so clients leave sessions with clear steps they can apply to daily life. Her style is warm and direct, centered on helping individuals and families find more effective ways to cope, connect, and move forward.

Therapeutic approaches offered in online sessions

Marsha Hayes integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes understanding each person from their own perspective and building a supportive therapeutic relationship that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking empathy, acceptance, and clearer sense of direction.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and mood swings by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new responses.

In addition, Marsha is trained in EMDR, a structured method used to process traumatic memories and relieve symptoms related to post-traumatic stress, grief, and intense anxiety. When appropriate, EMDR can be incorporated into a broader treatment plan.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marsha will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical benefits - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These options provide flexibility, ongoing access to a licensed professional, and multiple ways to engage in therapy that match a client’s comfort level and schedule.