Viriditas Counseling
Therapy for people who want to understand and go beyond coping.
Therapy for adults across Missouri, Colorado, and parts of Canada.
As a trauma therapist, I draw from somatic and attachment approaches (parts work, mindfulness, EMDR, TRIP). We pay attention not only to what you’re thinking, but also to how your experiences show up in your body, your relationships, and your day-to-day life. I aim to move at a pace that feels respectful and manageable, while supporting meaningful change.
Virtual and in-person appointments. Daytime and limited evening appointments available.
Magda Hayton, MS, LPC, BC-TMH
This is not a scripted kind of therapy. What happens here depends on you — what you bring, what you're ready for, what actually helps.
I'm Magda Hayton, a psychotherapist offering therapy for adults across Missouri and Colorado.
My approach to mental health draws on neuroscience, parts-based approaches, and attachment-informed therapy. But more than any specific method, I'm guided by what's actually happening in the work — what a particular person needs, in a particular moment, to move forward.
Before I trained as a therapist I spent years as an academic — a medievalist — researching, publishing, and teaching across disciplines at universities in Canada and the United States. I’ve had the opportunity to explore different times and cultures and to connect with people past and present.
My background continues to shape my appreciation for meaning-making, self-understanding, and the complexity of human experience. It has also given me a deep respect for people’s resiliency and capacity for change—even when facing the most difficult times.
You can learn more about my training and credentials here.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Missouri and Colorado (CO - Telehealth Only) · Canadian Certified Counsellor · Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider · Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level II · National Certified Counselor · EMDR-Trained
Magda Hayton, MS, LPC, BC-TMH
AREAS OF FOCUS
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Trauma & Complex PTSD
Childhood experiences that shaped you in ways you're still untangling
Attachment wounds, religious trauma, abuse, complicated family relationships — including the ongoing question of how much contact to have, and what that means
Dissociation — not quite being present, floating, zoning out, watching your life from a distance
Something recent and specific — a car accident, a medical experience, something that changed everything
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Anxiety, Relationships & Chronic Stress
Anxiety that has been with you so long it feels like part of who you are — sometimes since childhood, without a clear reason you can point to
Anxiety that is new — that arrived suddenly and hasn't left
Panic that rises without warning
A marriage or relationship that has reached a breaking point, or that has surfaced things you didn't expect
Life transitions that have opened older, harder questions
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Career & Academic Stress
Burnout that goes deeper than needing a vacation
Transitions and identity questions that come with demanding work
Imposter syndrome
Career changes
viriditas is a Latin word meaning greenness — the innate capacity to grow and heal that we see in nature, and in ourselves.
It is the reason this practice has the name it does. And it is what I believe brings people to therapy — not just brokenness, but the part of them that never stopped growing.
Taking the Next Step
If you are interested in working with me or learning more about what I offer, I’d be happy to talk. You can book a free 15-minute consultation by clicking on the “Book a Free Consultation” button or emailing me at the address below.
You don't need to have it figured out before you reach out. The consultation is a chance for both of us to see if we're a good fit and for you to meet me before committing to working together.
If you're not sure about virtual therapy, the free video consultation is a chance to see what it might be like and to ask any questions you might have.
Appointments are available during the day, with limited evening appointments available.
You can find out more about the sessions I offer & the fees here.