Telisa Hayden
Telisa Hayden
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Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida, with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling earned in 2016. With a deep passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families, Telisa is committed to supporting others through their journeys of discovery, balance, freedom, and overall wellness. Telisa’s clinical approach is rooted in collaboration. She works closely with clients to define goals, explore challenges, and develop personalized strategies that enhance mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Her work spans diverse populations, including men, women, and aging adults, and she has extensive experience addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including co-occurring disorders. Clients often share that Telisa has a unique ability to make them feel at ease. One client noted, "Telisa makes it to where I feel comfortable. She is easy to talk to and takes the time to explain what she means and how it may apply to what is being discussed." Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from South University. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate life’s challenges and build resilience through a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic relationship. Known for her active listening and insightful approach, Telisa helps clients uncover their strengths and create personalized paths toward emotional wellness and meaningful change. She works with diverse populations and is experienced in treating a range of mental health and co-occurring conditions. Passionate about ongoing learning, Telisa stays current with evidence-based practices to offer the best care possible.
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In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Within the first session, it is foundational to our therapeutic relationship where we have an opportunity to get to know each other while identifying with goals, strengths, and hopes.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from South University. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate life’s challenges and build resilience through a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic relationship. Known for her active listening and insightful approach, Telisa helps clients uncover their strengths and create personalized paths toward emotional wellness and meaningful change. She works with diverse populations and is experienced in treating a range of mental health and co-occurring conditions. Passionate about ongoing learning, Telisa stays current with evidence-based practices to offer the best care possible. Clients shared: As someone who has never had therapy, let alone counseling, Telisa makes it so that you will feel comfortable. She is easy to talk to and takes the time to explain what she means and how it may apply to what is being discussed
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Clients who struggle with abandonment, rejection, grief/ loss may also have experiences with traumatic events.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
By tailoring interventions to specific mental health diagnoses, CBT can address both the cognitive and behavioral aspects of mental health struggles, leading to long-lasting improvements. Cognitive Behavioral interventions is a practical way in which I encourage clients to utilize in addressing dysfunctional thoughts, emotions and behaviors that has been a proven modality in addressing anxiety, depression, Chronic Pain, Borderline Personality, Panic Attacks, Eating Disorders, PTSD, OCD, Social Anxiety and substance use disorder.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that emphasizes the development of skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It was originally developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but has since been adapted for a variety of mental health conditions. Below are ideas for implementing DBT interventions across different diagnoses: Dialectical Behavioral Therapeutic interventions have an psychoeducational component, designing skills to address thoughts, emotions and negotiating within personal and social relationships addressing multiple issues. The word "Dialectic" reinforces that life is complex! Do you find yourself struggling to make decisions? Resolve intra and interpersonal conflict? DBT has the ability to teach one to find the balance within opposing forces while providing a space and place in efforts to investigate the truth of powerful negative emotions i.e. (as two things may be congruently true; raising self awareness and resolving internal conflict.)
Couples Counseling
is a form of psychotherapy aimed at helping couples improve their relationship by addressing conflicts, improving communication, and resolving issues that may be affecting the relationship. It involves working with a trained therapist who helps both partners understand each other’s perspectives, work through difficulties, and find constructive solutions. Some common issues that couples seek counseling for include: Communication problems: Difficulty expressing thoughts, feelings, or needs in a healthy way. Conflict resolution: Trouble resolving disagreements or dealing with recurring conflicts. Trust issues: Infidelity, dishonesty, or a lack of trust. Emotional intimacy: Feeling disconnected, distant, or emotionally unavailable to each other. Sexual issues: Problems related to intimacy or sexual expectations. Life transitions: Changes such as having children, moving, or dealing with the loss of a loved one. Parenting: Disagreements about child-rearing or family dynamics. During counseling, therapists use a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and others, depending on the needs of the couple. The goal is to help individuals understand themselves and each other better, heal from past hurts, and build a stronger, more fulfilling partnership.
Grief Therapy
rief and loss are complex and deeply personal experiences that can affect people in different ways. When someone experiences the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or any form of significant loss, it can stir a wide range of emotions—sadness, anger, confusion, guilt, or even numbness. Grief is often described in stages, such as the Kubler-Ross model which includes denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. However, grief is not linear; people may move through these stages in different orders or revisit them at different times. The impact of grief can be physical, emotional, and psychological, and it may manifest in unexpected ways. People grieving might experience fatigue, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, or withdrawal from social activities. Everyone processes grief differently, and there is no "right" way to grieve. It’s important to give yourself and others grace and time to heal, and seeking support—whether through friends, family, or professional counseling—can be invaluable during such a challenging time.
Attachment-based
Attachment styles are the patterns of attachment behavior individuals exhibit, which are often rooted in their early interactions with caregivers. There are four primary attachment styles, each characterized by different ways of relating to others. These attachment styles can influence a person's behavior in adult relationships, including romantic, familial, and friendship dynamics. However, they are not fixed and can change over time with personal growth, therapy, and positive relationship experiences.