About Hayley

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Hi! I’m Hayley, a therapist serving California clients via tele-health. In our work together, I will help you overcome suffering, create balance, and find a deeper sense of meaning in your life. I offer a blend of practical, experiential, and evidence-based approaches.

I specialize in relational trauma and codependency. I also support people experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship issues and parenting challenges.

My work is enhanced and influenced by own my pursuit of self-awareness and personal growth. I have been called to pursue a path of healing, and through this journey, I have navigated challenges over time which have enabled me to connect with my truth and heal old patterns of limiting beliefs. 

​Clients describe me as warm, compassionate, direct yet gentle, and non-judgmental. I’m not a therapist who is super quiet, nor am I a therapist who just offers constant validation and positive regard. I want you to feel seen and heard, but I will also tell it like I see it and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone if that is what you need.

Safety and consistency are essential in any relationship. This gives us a sense of security and predictability so that we can drop into the deeper stuff together. I focus on developing trust so we can enter into a co-exploration of what you most want and need.

I hold an MA in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice since 2017. I use a trauma-informed approach and am trained in EMDR, a technique that can offer many profound results.

Free 20-minute consultation for potential clients.