Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Marsha works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana, Arizona
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marsha
Marsha Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She works with adults facing mood disorders, addiction concerns, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and the everyday challenges of young adulthood. Her style is calm and direct and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Marsha uses straightforward strategies drawn from client-centered care and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice patterns and change unhelpful thinking.
Background and approach
She also applies solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and build on small successes. When trauma is part of the story, she offers an approach called EMDR that some people find helpful for reducing distressing symptoms. Sessions are pragmatic and paced to each person.
Conversations include developing coping skills, practicing new ways to respond to triggers, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. Marsha aims for clear, teachable tools rather than long explanations. Her practice reflects 18 years of experience in a range of settings.
That background informs how she tailors plans to different life stages and stressors. She emphasizes respect, nonjudgment, and an open atmosphere where people can speak honestly. People who choose Marsha often want practical progress on problems like panic attacks, anger, ADHD-related struggles, or post-traumatic stress symptoms.
She helps clients set realistic next steps and track what’s working. The focus is on usable skills that fit each person’s daily life.
What Marsha works with
Everything Marsha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marsha's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Family problems
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marsha lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online healing and skills practice
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and strengths. The therapist listens closely and helps people notice what matters most to them, which can be especially helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship strain, and adjusting to life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. It teaches practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which can reduce panic, social anxiety, and mood symptoms over time.
EMDR is an approach some therapists use when trauma or persistent distressing memories are a core issue. It is aimed at reducing the intensity of upsetting memories and related symptoms like anxiety or intrusive thoughts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. That might mean starting with practical CBT strategies, adding solution-focused goal work, or introducing trauma-focused EMDR when appropriate.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from wherever they are, phone sessions work well when lower bandwidth is needed, live chat is good for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into work, parenting, or school schedules while still using evidence-based methods.
Questions people ask about Marsha
What concerns does Marsha help people with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, and related issues like grief and intimacy concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, direct, and practical. She focuses on teachable tools, short-term goals, and exercises clients can use between sessions.
What is her experience working as a counselor?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults in a variety of settings, bringing that background into session planning and goal setting.
What credentials and region is she licensed in?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed as an LPC in Louisiana and Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.