Rebecca Haynes

You shouldn't have to choose between being understood and being heard. I work with Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing adults moving through anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, chronic illness, stress, and the kind of identity shifts that come with a major life change. I'm a fluent American Sign Language user, and I focus on disability acceptance and adjustment, so if communication access has ever felt like a barrier to getting real support, that barrier isn't here. Whether or not you have a disability, you'll find a space that's respectful, affirming, and built so you can actually be fully heard.

We'll work together to help you feel steadier in hard moments and more like yourself again. I draw on mindfulness and grounding skills to help you notice and ease patterns that have been running the show, solution focused thinking to build on what's already working, and narrative work to examine and rewrite the stories you've been telling about who you are. When ambivalence or self doubt gets in the way, we'll work through that too. I tend to go deep with adults facing anxiety, trauma, and major identity or health related transitions rather than trying to be everything to everyone, and clients who want practical tools alongside real emotional space tend to get the most out of working with me.

Our first session is about building safety and trust at your pace, not rushing into anything. We'll talk through what brought you to therapy and I'll usually send you home with something concrete to try, whether that's a grounding technique or a first step toward feeling more regulated. Every approach adapts to your communication style and goals, so sessions feel like they're built around you, not a script. If you're ready for a space where you don't have to explain yourself twice, I'd love to hear from you.