Cerissa Hayhurst, CSW
Cerissa Hayhurst, Therapist
cerissa@thehealinggroup.com
Cerissa Hayhurst, CSW
Supervised by Reva Cook
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, alone, disconnected, or out of your depth AND your brain is making you feel bad for feeling those ways too? I got you!
I am here to walk with you on your journey for healing and fulfillment and am honored to do so! As a therapist I am bubbly, empathetic, and supportive. I want to help my clients discover, grow, and utilize their inherent strengths to create a flourishing life.
I find the lens of EMDR to be especially helpful in making sense of how our past is affecting us in the present, and how to heal moving forward. I also find it helpful to explore the different parts of ourselves to better understand our individual needs.
I am a passionate learner and received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on Women’s Health. I went on to receive my Master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical focus. I am also a trained doula. My experience has allowed me to work with a variety of needs and diagnoses, ranging from maternal mental health, to psychosis, and even substance use disorders.
I am certified in trauma-informed care, Motivational Interviewing, and trained in EMDR. I regularly use Four Blinks Flash, ACT, CBT, DBT, parts work, PLISSIT model, 6 principles of sexual health, and strengths based as well. I am here to customize your treatment to your individual needs and look forward to working with you!
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelor degree in Public Health
Master of Public Health
Master of Social Work
EMDR trained
DONA trained doula
Trauma-informed Care certification
MINT Motivational Interviewing Certification
PSI PMAD Components of Care Certification
SPECIALTIES:
Perinatal mental health/postpartum mood disorders
Reproductive health
Sex
Trauma
Women’s issues
Anxiety
Depression
Life transitions
Grief
Self-worth/self-esteem
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES:
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Strengths Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Art therapy