Marcella Hayes (she/her)

LPC-S

I work with therapists to manage stress, set boundaries and find balance because prioritizing your wellbeing is key to helping others thrive

Licensed Professional Counselor in San Antonio, TX

Services

About My Clients

Your caseload, endless emails, and admin tasks feel overwhelming, leaving you drained and irritable most of the day and now it's starting to show. Compassion Fatigue, Burnout and EVEN Countertransference are all VERY REAL but you don’t have to carry this weight all alone! As a former leader at a large nonprofit, I supported high-performing therapists in high-pressure environments, focusing on emotional intelligence helping them navigate stressful situations. I'd love the opportunity to connect!

My Background and Approach

The tools I’ll provide are ones I’ve developed over the years while working with therapists in community mental health and private practice. I know how burnout, stress, and emotional exhaustion can affect your well-being, especially when you're helping others every day. I use a mix of CBT, DBT, Polyvagal Theory, and sometimes EMDR to give you real, effective tools. My goal is to help you have at actionable and sustainable techniques that you can use anytime, anywhere, to manage anxiety and stress. We’ll focus on what’s happening in your body and mind in the moment, and I’ll guide you through quick exercises that bring relief. By the end of our work together, you’ll feel more resilient and better able to handle stress without getting overwhelmed.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Like you, I’m not just a therapist, I’m also a busy professional and single mom who deals with everyday stress, just like everyone else. I know how overwhelming work stress, compassion fatigue, and life challenges can be. I’ve faced my own struggles with blended family issues, divorce, grief and loss, and work stressors like large caseloads, tight deadlines, and never-ending tasks. That’s why I approach therapy with a perspective that blends professional expertise and personal experience. I want to share how I manage stress and set boundaries, so you can do the same. I’ve learned that it takes more than just self-care and boundaries, it’s about finding balance and using real strategies to manage stress. I’ll work with you to develop those strategies so you can be fully present , able to leave work at work and go home without losing yourself. You’ll be the person and therapist you know you can be, in control, present, fulfilled, and able to give to others without burning out.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175/session

Info

Email Marcella
8918 Tesoro Drive
Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78217

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