Rebecca Haynes

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a fluent American Sign Language (ASL) user, specializing in disability acceptance and adjustment. I work with Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, chronic illness, stress, life transitions, and identity changes. Whether or not you have a disability, I provide care that is respectful, affirming, and accessible. My approach is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based, and I am committed to removing communication barriers so every client can be fully heard.

Therapy with me is collaborative, practical, and grounded in what works for you. I draw on mindfulness and grounding techniques to help you notice and ease difficult emotional patterns; solution-focused approaches to identify what is already going well and build from there; and narrative methods to examine and rewrite the stories that shape how you see yourself. Motivational strategies help when ambivalence or self-doubt gets in the way. Every approach adapts to your communication style, pace, and goals, so sessions feel purposeful rather than prescriptive.

In our early sessions, we focus on building safety and trust, and you set the pace. We spend time clarifying what brings you to therapy, then build practical tools you can start using right away: grounding techniques, strategies for emotional regulation, and skills for self-acceptance. Many clients leave the first session with something concrete to try. Over time, you can expect to feel more grounded, more confident in difficult moments, and more like yourself again.