Shantel Hayes, Therapist

Shantel Hayes helps individuals and families across Texas find clarity, healing, and renewed confidence through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. At LifeStance Health, she works with children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, providing individual, couples, and family therapy tailored to each person’s needs. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma, helping them build healthier thought patterns, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools for long-term emotional wellness. Her clinical approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood while working toward meaningful change. Shantel Hayes integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies, while offering additional therapeutic approaches to meet a wide range of needs. She has experience supporting individuals through life transitions, relationship challenges, and concerns such as self-esteem and emotional regulation, helping clients move forward with greater resilience and self-awareness. Shantel Hayes also brings a thoughtful and compassionate approach to working with diverse populations, including first responders and military veterans, recognizing the unique stressors and experiences these individuals may face. She offers additional support across a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, ensuring care is both personalized and effective. Outside of her clinical work, Shantel Hayes values quality time with loved ones and enjoys creating meaningful connections through gatherings filled with laughter and shared experiences. She is passionate about scrapbooking, reading, and continuous learning, and she prioritizes personal and spiritual growth, which informs her grounded and empathetic approach to therapy. Shantel Hayes provides mental health therapy services throughout Texas, helping individuals and families access high-quality care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.