Hailey Hunter, LMFT

I work with a client's natural rhythm, strengths, and needs rather than against them. As a therapist my goal is not to fit people into “perfect person” cut outs, but to understand the goals of my clients and to help them find their intrinsic worthiness. 

Types of clients treated: 

• Adults
• Couples
• Families 

Types of therapies or interventions used: 

• CBT
• DBT
• Gestalt
• Narrative
• Strength Based
• Motivational Interviewing 

Types of mental health issues treated:

• Neurodiversity
• ADHD
• ASD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Body Dysmorphia
• Self-Esteem
• Interpersonal Issues 

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), #154880 

Education: 

• National University 

Availability: 

• Newport Beach, CA 
• Long Beach, CA
• Telehealth

Years of experience: 5

Why I became a Therapist:

I became a therapist because I’ve always been drawn to understanding people beneath the surface—what shapes them, what hurts them, and what helps them heal. I believe that every person carries a story that deserves to be heard and honored, especially those who may not have felt fully seen in traditional spaces. I was especially motivated to support neurodivergent individuals, who often move through the world feeling misunderstood or pressured to mask who they are. Therapy felt like a meaningful way to offer a different experience—one rooted in validation, respect, and genuine curiosity.

Describe your therapeutic approach and what makes it unique?

What makes me unique is my deeply affirming, identity-informed approach to therapy. I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients—particularly those navigating autism, ADHD, and sensory or relational sensitivity—and I approach this work from a strengths-based, non-pathologizing lens. I’m also mindful of how systems, culture, and marginalization impact mental health, and I integrate that awareness into how I connect with each person. I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity into the room, and I strive to create an environment where clients feel not only safe—but also celebrated—for who they truly are.

My work is rooted in a trauma-informed, integrative framework that draws from Gestalt, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and narrative therapy. I tailor each session to the needs and pace of the individual, always centering consent, collaboration, and emotional safety. Whether we’re processing identity exploration, relationship struggles, or building new coping strategies, I aim to help clients increase their self-understanding and access more empowered ways of living. Therapy with me is not about fixing what’s “wrong”—it’s about reconnecting with what’s already whole.

LMFT #154880