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I stem from a solution based theory base but am also very eclectic in my approach. I offer virtual and in- person sessions where clients are encouraged to express themselves freely without fear of rejection or judgement.

I’m Whitney Hays, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with 15 years of experienced counseling and treating clients with psychological and behavioral disorders. My focus areas include but are not limited to, helping individuals who are experiencing grief and loss, life transitional issues, self-compassion, mental illness, anxiety, and depression.

My education and experience include: a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas and a Master's of Education in Counseling Psychology from Texas State University, with a specialization in Child & Family Therapy. I was licensed as a Professional Counselor in 1999 and have helped people in many different capacities since that time. My experience includes private practice, a crisis counseling center, a shelter for abused/neglected children, a residential treatment center, a counseling center working with adults, families and children.

My goal is to help guide and support you through life's difficulties. I believe that we are resilient and can manage life's obstacles, and would like to be a resource to help you along the journey.

I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I have experience working with depression, relationship issues, marriage counseling, parenting, grief and loss, and anxiety.

It is important for me to provide a safe and respectful environment while offering you professional quality care.

My passion is helping people process through some of the most difficult situations life can throw at them. I believe each person has the strength within them to work through these things. Sometimes it just takes finding the right tools and knowledge to access that strength.

I have practiced psychotherapy for 26 years. I believe in a person's capacity to heal, to problem solve, and to progress beyond perceived limitations which is evident in my philosophy of therapy. My approach to human relationships is client-centered and systems oriented.

I serve clients coping with life transitions, relationship struggles, anxiety, and depression. I offer counseling for those facing end-of-life or loss-of-independence issues and their caregivers. I am also trained to serve those who have experienced complex and developmental trauma.

I have a MA in Counseling from Texas State University. I am a member of the American Counseling Association. My therapeutic techniques include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused and EMDR.

I graduated with my Masters of Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin in 2007. My experience includes working in an adolescent residential facility, military evaluations, and school-based therapy. I have been working with students and their families for the past 13 years. As I have begun to increase my work in the outpatient setting I have enjoyed working with adults of all ages and at all stages of life. Each step on our journey is a moment for us to learn and grow.

I believe all people want to feel peace within themselves and a connection to others. There are things that happen in our lives and in our own minds that can interfere with those goals, and sometimes we need the help of an open-minded and supportive person to work through things in order to feel better. I love helping people identify where they are and why, and to determine what they want to achieve so that I can support them as they pursue those goals.

I value compassion, honesty, and emotional safety both in and out of the therapy room and always aim to be genuine and authentic for my clients. I have worked in various settings over my career including inpatient, community outreach, and private practice. I attempt to bring skills and tools from all these experiences to assist my clients with their therapeutic journey no matter where they are at in the process.