Haley Ekstrom, MA, LMHC

Haley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MH21317, in the state of Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Haley strives to collaborate with her clients to identify, as well as meet, their goals for counseling. In her clinical practice, she has worked extensively with teenagers and young adults, however, she has a passion for helping people of all ages achieve emotional wellness. Haley’s expertise is in treating eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and social anxiety.  

Haley is well-versed in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as trauma-informed therapy, and she uses an integrative approach to individualize therapy to meet each client’s needs. She provides a welcoming space and compassionate presence where clients can explore their concerns, learn ways to cope, as well as receive support and accountability. 

Prior to working at Hope Counseling Clinic, Haley worked in treating eating disorders, and co-occurring issues, at the intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) levels of care. There she provided individual, group, and family counseling. In addition, she has previously worked with students at a local college treating areas including trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, eating disorders, and other co-occurring disorders. She has facilitated numerous crisis counseling appointments and has training in trauma-informed interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). 

Haley enjoys spending time with her husband and loved ones. She loves game nights, going to theme parks, eating at new restaurants, and spending time outdoors. On any given Saturday, Haley will probably be at a local coffee shop with her husband and dog, Suki.    

To schedule an appointment with Haley you may email her at haley@hopecounsel.com or call our office at 407-654-5700.