Sergio Hayes

About me

In our diverse lives, we encounter a myriad of experiences, from triumphs and setbacks to hurdles and solutions. Throughout this journey, there are moments when we seek guidance to navigate our path and attain the fulfilling life we aspire to. As a professional counselor, I offer my support in such times. To help you assess if I am the right fit for your needs, let me provide an overview of my credentials and expertise:

I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and am a Licensed Professional Counselor, bringing with me a rich background rooted in a Multiracial Latino/Hispanic heritage. Before my involvement in mental health, I gained valuable insights from working within the court system, offering me a comprehensive understanding of the significance of mental health services for individuals facing diverse challenges and therapeutic needs. My experience extends to working with patients affected by Severely Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMI) and individuals dealing with behavioral issues within various court programs such as Mental Health Court, Veterans Court, and Drug Court.

In my role as a Program Manager in a Mental Health Court program, I specialized in providing trauma and family counseling at a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, focusing on adolescents who had experienced trauma. Furthermore, I have accumulated significant experience through several years of practice in private settings, serving a diverse clientele.

I have received extensive training in various counseling approaches, with a particular emphasis on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma counseling. This specialized technique enables individuals to overcome unresolved trauma and address cognitive barriers that hinder their progress in achieving their desired life. Additionally, I am a certified MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy) provider, offering targeted treatment for substance abuse-related concerns, conduct disorders, and oppositional defiance disorders that may have led individuals into the criminal justice system. I am well-versed in Motivational Interviewing techniques and collaborate with agencies nationwide, fostering multicultural approaches to therapy as a proud Latino/Hispanic/Bilingual mental health professional.

In my therapeutic work, I prioritize understanding each patient's unique needs and crafting personalized action plans to address their specific concerns. By employing the counseling approaches mentioned earlier, we delve into the underlying causes of current issues, gaining insights into additional therapy-related requirements for achieving resolution and closure. I firmly believe in adopting a holistic perspective when addressing challenges and employing a systems approach to help clients recognize and appreciate the value of their existing support networks, regardless of their size or initial perception. As a solution-focused counselor, I firmly believe this approach is the most effective in tackling day-to-day difficulties and pursuing long-term goals.

I trust this comprehensive overview of my professional background offers you insight into my expertise. If my approach aligns with your needs and proves beneficial, I am excited about the prospect of working together and guiding you on your journey toward sustainable recovery. I have been working with couples and families for years, so I can't wait to help you and your loved ones on this journey!

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Specialties

• Stress, Anxiety
• LGBTQ+
• Relationships
• Family conflicts
• Trauma, Abuse

Also experienced in:
Addictions , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Antisocial Personality , Attachment issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Avoidant Personality , BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture , Body image , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication problems , Control issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Dependent Personality , Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) , Dissociation , Divorce and separation , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Emptiness , Expats , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Fatherhood Issues , First Responder Issues , Forgiveness , Gender Dysphoria , Guilt and shame , Hearing Impaired , HIV / AIDS , Hoarding , Hospice and End of Life Counseling , Immigration Issues , Impulsivity , Infidelity , Intellectual Disability , Life purpose , Men's issues , Midlife crisis , Money and financial issues , Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns , Narcissism , Panic disorder and panic attacks , Paranoia , Personality Disorders , Phobias , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships , Postpartum Depression , Post-traumatic stress , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Self-love , Sex Addiction , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Sexual Dysfunction , Sexuality , Social anxiety and phobia , Traumatic Brain Injury , Women's issues , Workplace issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

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Services offered

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  Messaging
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  Phone
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  Video

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Languages

English

Spanish

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Licensing

LA LPC 7029

GA LPC LPC014669

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Reviews

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