Dr. Latouna Hayes, PhD, IL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Dr. Latouna Hayes

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Latouna Hayes

Dr. Latouna Hayes is a skilled psychotherapist with over 7 years of experience counseling individuals with Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Burnout, Career and Work-Related Issues, Fear, Grief and Loss, Phase of Life Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem issues, and Spiritual Issues. Dr, Hayes believes in coming alongside her clients, creating an environment that allows rapport building and collaboration in order to personalized care plans that align with their goals and values. Dr. Hayes may use any of the following theoretical orientations in the counseling session (CBT, DBT, Solution-Focus, and Client-Centered). For clients who seek to have faith be a part of their counseling session, Dr. Hayes, focus on psychotherapy that integrates a biblical perspective. She is convinced that God’s Word is a guide for those who seek to know how to navigate life’s circumstances. Throughout Dr. Hayes’ training she has been keenly interested in the effect stress and anxiety has on the soul. Her dissertation reflected this interest and is entitled, “Faith: An Antidote to Stress and Anxiety.” Dr. Latouna Hayes received her PhD in Christian Counseling from Northwestern Theological Seminary. She received her M.A. in Psychology with an emphasis in Community Counseling from Argosy University and her B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University. Understanding that individuals need coaching as well, she devoted herself to receiving a certification in Life Coaching. Dr. Hayes’ passion for women’s wellness created the “CYC Circle” a 6-week closed group designed for women who find themselves overwhelmed and worried by the circumstances of life. Dr. Hayes is persuaded to Live Life Abundantly (emotionally, spiritually & physically).

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.*Please note: If you are looking for ADHD care, I do not prescribe controlled medications like Adderall or Ritalin. However, we can support you with therapy and other medications commonly used in ADHD treatment, such as Strattera and Intuniv.*

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Northwestern Theological Seminary, PhD in Christian Counseling

NPI number

1588222160

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5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Latouna Hayes?

Generally, Dr. Latouna Hayes has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Hayes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Latouna Hayes accepting new patients?

Dr. Latouna Hayes generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Hayes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Latouna Hayes accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Latouna Hayes online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Hayes using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Latouna Hayes work with?

Dr. Latouna Hayes works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Latouna Hayes?

Dr. Latouna Hayes frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Latouna Hayes on their profile.