Dawn Hayes (she/her), MMFT, LMFT-A, CYT-500
“To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients – care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.”
– bell hooks
Are you wondering when the ingredients of your relationship became too bland or too spicy? Are you finding yourselves working with a recipe on repeat, even though it doesn’t fulfill what you are looking for?
Are you and your partner feeling pulled apart by disconnection and arguments?
Do you feel misunderstood? Maybe you don’t know who you are because your life has changed beyond what is familiar or comfortable. Perhaps what was once important to you doesn’t feel as fulfilling, but identifying the missing ingredients feels challenging or foreign.
You could be hoping for a new perspective and the chance to whip together something meaningful and fulfilling with your partner. If your goal is to build your relationship with the ingredients bell hooks recommends, then scheduling a couples therapy session may be the next step for you.
What to anticipate in therapy
As a systemic family therapist, I am committed to building a brave space where we can come together and explore you, your family, your community, our society, and the world.
My experience as a therapist is built on almost 20 years of leading yoga and mindfulness classes. My therapy approach centers on inquiry, curiosity, and collaboration. I emphasize integrating body-mind-heart-spirit and community to increase meaning and build fulfilling relationships.
In early sessions, we will build a foundation based on your values and identify your therapy goals. At the beginning of each session, we will affirm your current needs and adapt our process to work on your goals and refine them over time.
In this learning process, I will ask you questions that help us understand your story and its impact on your relationship, family, and life. These conversations may bring up painful memories or emotions that may feel difficult or overwhelming. We will practice courage and awareness in these moments and decide whether to pause or continue with respect and care.
Everyone is worthy of dignity, and I will work to create and maintain a brave, trauma-informed space that values agency, courage, trust, respect, adaptability, and affirmation.
I actively seek continuing education, training programs, and diverse viewpoints. I receive regular guidance from supervisors, mentors, and colleagues who challenge me personally and professionally. My journey involves unlearning and relearning and I hope my efforts will benefit you in your pursuit of joy and meaning.
I look forward to working with you as we co-create a space for courage, understanding, and exploration and develop a path to meet your goals.
Counseling Focus
COUPLES
We will identify your individual and shared values and build a fulfilling relationship through a process that can include:
Inquiry into spoken and unspoken hopes, dreams, and expectations and their connection to your values,
Curiosity about yourself and your partner and what is and isn’t working for each of you,
Unlearning patterns from your family of origin,
Integrating healthy routines and practices that support your shared values,
Practicing listening and repairing when you’ve hurt each other,
Honoring each other by increasing respect and awareness of your intentions and the impacts of your actions.
INDIVIDUALS
We will identify your foundational values and build meaningful relationships and community through a process that can include:
Inquiry into where your values are active in your life,
Curiosity about what is and isn’t working for you,
Unlearning others’ expectations of you and focusing on what you value,
Integrating realistic practices and changes that are sustainable,
Honoring your multifaceted self by recognizing and supporting all your parts.
Client Focus
Couples and adults (18+ years of age) interested in an experiential process of therapy to explore how your values are impacting your day-to-day experience. Therapy can offer a space to navigate relationship transitions with support; some examples can include: pre-marital, moving, career change, illness, pre-children, raising children, co-parenting with blended families, infidelity, divorce, re-marriage, retirement, caretaking parents, and death.
Rates
Individual Session (50 Minutes) – $125
Relational Session – (50 Minutes) – $125
Payment Accepted
Credit Cards, Cash, Check, Debit, HSA
Insurance Accepted
Self-Pay Only; Superbills are available for clients to submit for potential reimbursement from their insurance company. Please note: It is the client’s responsibility to confirm before beginning therapy that your insurance will cover therapy and this style of reimbursement.
Contact
Schedule a 20-minute intro call dawnhayestherapy.clientsecure.me
Call or text (864) 399-7967
Check out my website www.dawnhayestherapy.com