Marcella Hayes, LPC - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Marcella Hayes

Marcella Hayes

(she/her)

LPC
13 years of experience
Virtual

I’m Marcella Hayes, a Certified Trauma Therapist and EMDR provider with over 13 years of experience. I work with people recovering from burnout, grief, and unresolved trauma, especially those who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands but still push through every day. My approach blends evidence-based tools with real talk and nervous system support, helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more like yourself again.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming space where we’ll get to know each other. I’ll ask questions to understand what brings you in and what you’re hoping to work on. It’s not about diving into deep issues right away, but rather starting with a conversation that helps me understand your needs and goals. You’ll leave with a better sense of how we can work together to make progress, and we’ll create a plan that feels comfortable for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Clients often tell me I’m real, straightforward, and deeply validating. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience into the room, which helps me connect quickly and build trust. I empower clients by helping them understand what’s happening in their minds and bodies, teaching practical tools to regulate their nervous systems, and challenging unhelpful patterns with compassion and clarity. My goal is to help you feel confident in your own healing, empowered, self-aware, and in control of your life again.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with driven professionals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’ve lost touch with themselves under the weight of work stress, family dynamics, or past trauma. My clients are smart, capable, and exhausted, they’re ready for relief that actually lasts. I provide an emotionally safe space where you can feel comfortable and their authentic selves to share the uncomfortable because real healing starts with honesty. You don’t have to do it alone—I’m here to walk alongside you on the journey back to the person you know you can be.

About Marcella Hayes

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly researched and effective psychotherapy method used to treat trauma and other distressing life experiences by reprocessing difficult memories. EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of these memories, allowing you to move past them and gain a healthier perspective on your current life. Some sessions may last up to 90 minutes for deeper healing

Polyvagal Therapy

Polyvagal Theory explains how our nervous system reacts to stress by shifting between feeling safe and social, fight-or-flight, or shutting down. In therapy, we use this understanding to help you recognize stress and teach techniques to calm your body, restoring balance and control.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you identify and change negative thought patterns, making it easier to manage stress and unhealthy relationship patterns. By teaching new ways to think and cope, CBT reduces anxiety, trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout, helping you build healthier relationships and improve emotional well-being.