Dwana Hayes

Dwana Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She has 11 years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, communication problems, divorce and separation, and challenges common to young adults.

Her sessions focus on listening first and then building practical ways to cope. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most and set small, manageable goals. She emphasizes clear communication skills and tools you can use between meetings.

Dwana aims to make therapy feel respectful and nonjudgmental. She works in a collaborative style that invites clients to shape their own goals. The pace and focus are adjusted based on each person’s needs and life situation.

Over more than a decade of practice she has helped people navigate interpersonal tensions and transitions. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented, while still making room for emotional processing. Sessions typically include skill-building, problem solving, and checking progress over time.

People choose Dwana when they need practical support for relationship strain, parenting pressures, or the stress of a breakup or life shift. She speaks English and practices in Texas as an LPC, and she aims to help clients move toward clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day routines.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically used in counseling include structured problem solving and skills training, which focus on breaking down problems into steps and practicing concrete skills for emotion regulation and communication. These methods help with anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and managing life transitions by giving clear strategies to try between sessions.

Another common approach is collaborative goal-setting and monitoring. This involves working together to identify priorities, set achievable goals, and track progress over time so sessions stay focused on what matters most to the person seeking help.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods based on each client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist decide together what techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since they are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also support continued momentum during periods of change by keeping regular contact with a licensed professional.