Lisa Hayes, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lisa!

I have two decades of experience treating a wide cultural range of adults, couples, and families. I have a warm and engaging style, which I use a variety of therapeutic approaches.

My focus

Although I have experience working with a wide range of clients, I currently focus on working with adults dealing with life-stage transitions, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues.

My approach

I provide an integrative approach to therapy with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and experiential growth. Common theoretical approaches include Psycho-dynamic, Attachment, Family Systems, and Trauma-Focused CBT.

My communication style

My focus is on developing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. As a result, my natural style is engaging, warm and encouraging.

My journey to mental healthcare

I deeply value listening to and seeking to understand people as they are. Every person has intrinsic value and deserves to feel seen and understood. I believe that good psychotherapy and the therapeutic relationship provide a pathway for greater connection and understanding, which promotes positive change.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a collaborative process with my clients and occurs early in therapy.

Our first session

We will start by discussing the basic framework of therapy including Informed Consent and the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship. I invite clients to move at their own pace and to express questions, concerns, and experiences that occur in our sessions. We also review your reason for coming to therapy at this time.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lisa Hayes