Rachel Hayes , LPC, LCPC

Rachel Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC practicing from Florida. She brings eight years of counseling experience and focuses on women's issues alongside concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, and eating-related struggles. Rachel uses straightforward, respectful communication to help people talk through hard moments and plan next steps.

Her approach centers on client-centered Therapy, which means conversations follow the person’s pace and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation. EMDR and motivational interviewing are tools she may use for trauma, motivation, and change work.

Rachel has worked in a range of clinical settings and with many kinds of life challenges. She supports people coping with relationship strain, family problems, grief, and major life transitions. She also addresses issues like body image, codependency, chronic illness, and substance misuse in practical, goal-focused ways.

Sessions are offered in English and Rachel accepts international clients. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. Rachel aims to build a collaborative plan so people feel understood and know what to try between sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate into online care

Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person’s priorities. In sessions the therapist offers a supportive space where the conversation and pace are guided by the client, which helps when sorting through personal goals or tough decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. Online CBT typically uses practical exercises and short between-session tasks to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and body image concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. In an online format, DBT skills training and brief coaching can be delivered through conversations, worksheets, and text check-ins to practice new tools in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things for a few sessions and adjusting what isn't helpful.

Online sessions offer flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls are useful for deeper dialogue and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain steady progress.