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 holding licenses in multiple states in the US, 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.
Additional areas of focus: 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
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
LA LPC 7029
GA LPC LPC014669
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sergio Hayes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sergio has really taken the time to get to know me and is a pleasure working with him here on the BetterHelp platform! He makes me feel comfortable and I appreciate his listening skills, his responses and his knowledge and expertise on trauma and adverse childhood experiences. He is a very wonderful therapist and often provides excellent tools and resources to help support me and my healing journey.
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
So far so good! Sergio is super knowledgeable and asks the right questions. Very smart.. he knows his stuff!
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Great listener!
Short and sweet…
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coa
Sergio is not just a very knowledged therapist but a very good listener who always provides an atmosphere of trust and empathy that makes you comfortable to open up and speak about any kind of uncomfortable personal problems and trauma. His therapeutic knowledge and approach has had and continuously has a massive positive impact on my life, trauma resolution and personal growth journey. I can only highly recommend Sergio as a therapist and coach!
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coaching
Sergio has been a wonderful addition to my life, he helped me cope and come out of some of the darkest moments in my life. I am so glad I found him and he helped me overcome my depressive thoughts, my anxiety and my PTSD. Doing EMDR with him was a breeze, it took some time some energy and effort but the results are outstanding. I feel like a brand new man, able to handle what life is going to throw at me. Hands down best therapist ever.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Sergio has been very helpful to me in my healing process. He has been super attentive and nonjudgemental. He is very smart and knowledgeable in so many subjects. I have trust in him and his methods and knowledge on healing. He forms his plan of healing around your own unique story. Would recommend Sergio to everyone.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd