- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- Evidence informed methods
About Misty
Misty Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem problems, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach is direct and practical. She works collaboratively to figure out what is working and what needs to change. Sessions focus on concrete skills to manage overwhelming emotions and reduce distress rather than abstract theory.
Misty uses several evidence-informed methods to guide work in session. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ways of working help when relationship patterns and strong feelings are central to the concern.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to clarify values and take committed action, and she brings structured methods for trauma-related concerns when needed. In session Misty talks through options, practices skills together, and helps people test changes between meetings.
People can expect straightforward conversation and practical tools they can use right away. She helps clients build resilience and coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. If someone wants to explore direction after a career, relationship, or health change, Misty includes life purpose in the work as one focus among others.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps. It can be useful for life purpose questions, anxiety, and when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and social fears. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas look at how relationship patterns affect feelings and reactions and are helpful when intimacy or relationship struggles are central.Misty treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then recommend methods to try. Together they check what is helping and adjust the plan as needed rather than assuming one method fits every problem.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills between meetings in the places where daily life happens. If a person prefers a particular way of meeting, confirm the available formats when scheduling so sessions can be arranged to fit routines and practical needs.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life purpose questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She collaborates with clients to identify what works and what needs to shift and focuses on concrete skills.
How much experience does she bring?
Misty has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.