Marsha Hayes, LPC

Marsha Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She works with adults on mood problems, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her style aims to make therapy practical and straightforward so clients can use what they learn day to day.

She draws on client-centered work to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Solution-focused techniques help set realistic goals and find small steps that lead to change.

Marsha also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. She has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, which some people use when addressing trauma-related symptoms, grief, or strong anxiety. Sessions emphasize practical strategies clients can repeat when challenges return.

Her approach is collaborative and goal-minded. People leave sessions with clear tools and homework ideas to practice between meetings. With 18 years of experience, she combines simple techniques and a calm therapeutic presence to support everyday functioning.

Marsha practices in Louisiana and offers therapy in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. The intake process focuses on immediate concerns and building a plan that fits each person.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Marsha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, and Client-Centered Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-centered work centers on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and understood.

She also draws on Solution-Focused techniques to set concrete goals and find small, practical steps forward. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust the plan as needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping progress consistent during life changes. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to use tools between meetings, complete brief homework, and check in more conveniently while balancing daily responsibilities.