I am a licensed professional counselor with nearly fifteen years of experience in the mental health field. My approach to therapy has remained constant throughout my career: I am a solution-focused therapist. I do not communicate or interact with clients in the traditional manner. Instead, I help clients develop frameworks and systems to address their problems even after they have completed treatment, rather than merely providing superficial support. I am very methodical, strictly adhering to best practices and proven methods that produce tangible results. I am trained in various specialized treatment approaches, the primary ones being EMDR, MRT, and Reality Therapy. I also specialize in couples therapy, primarily employing Behavioral Couple's Therapy and DBT for communication issues. As a Latino and Hispanic professional, I am fortunate to be a native Spanish speaker, which enables me to provide therapy in Spanish without altering the quality of the care. I look forward to working with you and assisting you in any way I can.
Professional experience
14 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma, AbuseIntimacyCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sergio Hayes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sergio has really taken the time to get to know me and is a pleasure working with him here on the BetterHelp platform! He makes me feel comfortable and I appreciate his listening skills, his responses and his knowledge and expertise on trauma and adverse childhood experiences. He is a very wonderful therapist and often provides excellent tools and resources to help support me and my healing journey.
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Sergio for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
So far so good! Sergio is super knowledgeable and asks the right questions. Very smart.. he knows his stuff!
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Great listener!
Short and sweet…
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coa
Sergio is not just a very knowledged therapist but a very good listener who always provides an atmosphere of trust and empathy that makes you comfortable to open up and speak about any kind of uncomfortable personal problems and trauma. His therapeutic knowledge and approach has had and continuously has a massive positive impact on my life, trauma resolution and personal growth journey. I can only highly recommend Sergio as a therapist and coach!
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coaching
Sergio has been a wonderful addition to my life, he helped me cope and come out of some of the darkest moments in my life. I am so glad I found him and he helped me overcome my depressive thoughts, my anxiety and my PTSD. Doing EMDR with him was a breeze, it took some time some energy and effort but the results are outstanding. I feel like a brand new man, able to handle what life is going to throw at me. Hands down best therapist ever.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Sergio has been very helpful to me in my healing process. He has been super attentive and nonjudgemental. He is very smart and knowledgeable in so many subjects. I have trust in him and his methods and knowledge on healing. He forms his plan of healing around your own unique story. Would recommend Sergio to everyone.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sergio has utilized several psychology philosophies in my care. If I am humble to admit it- reality therapy has been my favorite. He also utilizes helpful methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy; acceptance and commitment therapy; and more! He'll individualize the care for you. I have definitely made progress while working with him through the BetterHelp platform.
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Sergio has been a great therapist so far. He is patient, understanding and has a lot of knowledge and experience that has helped me with my therapy journey.
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’ve only been working with Dr. Hayes for a couple of sessions and I’ve become much more hopeful of my journey. He doesn’t dumb anything down and makes sure to educate me on everything that he uses in our sessions.
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Sergio has helped me out a ton since we started sessions earlier this year, not only with getting through the trauma but with my every day life. I always look forward to discussing the various topics that come about during our time together. He has taught me how to change my perspective and remain present, which is something that I wasn't able to do on my own.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
El consejero Sergio es muy bueno, cualquier duda que tengo me la responde, me brinda apoyo y busca formas para comprender mejor los problemas que me afectan, es muy amable y atento
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Sergio is mild mannered and very professional. He listens very attentively and I’d recommend him to anyone struggling with anxiety and depression.
Written on Jun 06, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Sergio has been able to navigate my needs in therapy almost flawlessly. I’m new to therapy and he has taken his time to make sure he provides me as much information on his techniques, what we’ll be doing, and what I should expect. I find his worksheets super useful and have enjoyed all of our sessions together.
Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sergio is always warm and inviting, he makes you feel like your speaking with someone who understands you and feels you! I truly feel like I’m talking to a friend — he energy and time investment is unmatched!
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Sergio so far has been one of the most understanding people i have talked to on this app! A lot of the techniques he’s given me have been the most effective and I’ve been bouncing from therapist to therapist for a while now.
Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I've only been on this site for a couple of weeks but it's been a great help so far!!
Written on Feb 03, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Sergio Hayes is very responsive he makes you feel safe and that his there for you. He doesn't make you feel or treats you like a Victim or petty he cares of what you going through. He takes very seriously his job and he gives you solutions. You can trust him and feel free talking to him .
Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sergio is very understanding and helpful. He listens and respects the opinions. Suggests different techniques that could help. Makes you feel comfortable to open up more. Quite focused on the underlying issues.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I really like Sergio action-deiven methods. He has given me simple exercices that help me navigate difficult situations.
Written on Jan 19, 2021 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been having a very positive experience with Sergio so far! The exercises and worksheets he recommends are always helpful and he responds to messages in a timely manner. I’ve done a lot of EMDR with him and had great results. If you’ve experienced significant trauma of some kind, I highly recommend both Sergio and EMDR. Thanks for your support, Sergio!
Written on Dec 30, 2020 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I have to say that Mr.Sergio Hayes in expert in his field.he takes good care of his patient n deal with all his concerns.
Written on Nov 05, 2020 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and anger management
El es muy bueno en su trabajo, lo recomiendo. Estoy satisfecha con el mea ayudado.
Written on Oct 30, 2020 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Very caring counselor who has effective methods of helping.
Written on Oct 29, 2020 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve only seen Sergio once, but from our first conversation he was very quick to recommend stuff to implement for my specific situation.
Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
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