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Telisa Hayden

LMHC

Calm, practical support for emotional recovery

  • Focus on anxiety
  • Helps with trauma
  • Skill-based care

About Telisa

Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She focuses on practical support for coping with life changes and hard moments. Her style is calm and direct, and she aims to make therapy feel like a clear path forward.

Telisa listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-oriented work to break problems into doable steps. Sessions often include skill-building for managing anxiety, handling panic, and improving how people relate to themselves and others.

Attachment-based perspectives guide her understanding of relationship patterns and fears around abandonment or connection. Emotion-focused ideas help people notice and regulate strong feelings like shame, guilt, or grief. Dialectical strategies are used when emotions feel overwhelming and a steadier plan is needed.

She draws on eight years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Telisa aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of her, not to a one-size-fits-all program. People who work with her can expect straightforward talk, practical exercises, and gentle challenge when needed.

Telisa works with adults on issues like body image, social anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and struggles around life purpose and isolation. She invites people to explore real change at a pace that fits their life.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose small actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior, then testing small changes to reduce symptoms like panic or social anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up now and supports building healthier ways of relating to others.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and what feels most useful. From there she will suggest methods and adapt them as progress is made so treatment fits the client's needs and preferences.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut down travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible. Many people find they can practice skills between sessions and bring questions straight to appointments, which helps therapy connect with everyday life.

License and NPI

LMHC Florida · No. MH20143
NPI1649770207

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Telisa address in therapy?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include body image, panic attacks, attachment and relationship issues, isolation, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is compassionate and direct with active listening. Sessions mix practical skills and reflective work to help people make steady progress.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Telisa has eight years of counseling experience and a master of arts degree in mental health counseling. Her background includes work with a range of mental health and co-occurring concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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