- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Stress and trauma care
About Telisa
Telisa Hayden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Telisa speaks English and works with adults who want clearer emotional understanding and steadier day-to-day coping.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy. In session she helps people name difficult emotions, notice interaction patterns, and practice small behavior changes. Conversations tend to be direct and practical, with attention to feelings and the thoughts that follow them.
Telisa pays attention to attachment themes like abandonment, communication problems, and control issues. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and struggles with body image and self-love. Her approach often blends emotion-focused work with skills-based strategies when helpful.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from South University and a Florida LMHC credential. She stays current with evidence-based practices and aims to help clients build clearer emotional awareness and more steady responses to stress.
To begin, readers should use the platform’s matching questionnaire and scheduling tools to set up an initial session. The therapist does not accept international clients and practices in Florida.
How emotion-focused and skills-based methods translate to online work
Telisa combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that adapt well to remote sessions. EFT encourages naming and tracking emotions and interaction patterns, which can be done through guided conversation and exercises. ACT focuses on values-based action and noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them, useful when someone wants practical steps between sessions. CBT offers clear tools for identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which clients can practice and report back on.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That discussion often starts in the first few sessions and may shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera when preferred, or schedule sessions during a work break, depending on available formats and the client's needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with practical skills from ACT, CBT, and DBT to help people name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in mental health counseling settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking tools.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.