- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment-focused work
- Panic and social anxiety
About Telisa
Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions, including social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
Telisa focuses on helping individuals recognize patterns that keep them stuck and learn practical ways to respond differently. Sessions often include straightforward skills practice, problem-focused conversation, and work on how thoughts and behaviors interact. She uses daily-life examples and short exercises so ideas can be tried between appointments.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from South University and eight years working with adults on mood and anxiety issues. She draws on several evidence-based methods to guide the work and adjusts the emphasis depending on the problem presented.
In sessions she pays attention to relational patterns and how past attachment experiences affect current reactions. That can mean looking at communication habits, fears around abandonment, or patterns of avoidance that increase isolation and shame. She also addresses practical symptoms like panic attacks and overwhelming worry.
Clients can expect a focused style that blends cognitive and behavioral techniques with attention to emotions and relationships. The goal in early sessions is to identify a few achievable steps and teach skills that make daily situations more manageable. Over time the work expands to tackle deeper patterns and long-standing difficulties.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when worry or avoidance limit participation in social situations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing new responses; it is often used for panic, social anxiety, and persistent worry. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication, which can be useful for issues like abandonment fears or difficulty trusting others.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to emphasize. Decisions about pace and techniques are made collaboratively, and adjustments are expected as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the therapist biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life because they reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule around work or family responsibilities. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and how to use exercises between sessions to help generalize skills to real-world social situations.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, life changes, and related issues such as social anxiety and panic attacks.
What is her approach in sessions?
The style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based and attachment-informed work. Sessions involve skill practice, reflective conversation, and steps you can try between appointments.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on mood and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and provides services based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.