Therapist profile
Dr. Michael Hayes, LPC
Dr. Michael Hayes - LPC, Relationships and Family Concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Gottman Method elements
- CBT techniques
About Michael
Dr. Michael Hayes is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Tennessee with 21 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. He also pays attention to issues such as body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace strain.
He favors direct conversation about what is happening at home. Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes to see what helps. He also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxious or unhelpful thinking, and elements from the Gottman Method for relationship-related concerns.
Michael aims to make the process practical. He will help clients set short-term goals, practice new skills between meetings, and review what is working. Expect clear feedback and straightforward suggestions rather than abstract theory.
Over two decades he has worked with people facing divorce, caregiving burdens, grief, and feelings of isolation. Those experiences inform how he frames problems and suggests next steps. He draws on a mix of client-centered listening and active problem-solving.
Clients are guided toward achievable changes they can try at home. Sessions look at communication, control issues, guilt and shame, and the stress of competing responsibilities. The emphasis is on making everyday life a little more manageable and on practical ways to cope with change.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Hayes uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow what matters most to the client. This approach focuses on understanding a person's experience and responding in a way that helps them feel heard and clearer about next steps.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT is useful for short-term work on anxiety, stress, and unhelpful thinking patterns. For relationship concerns he incorporates elements from the Gottman Method that focus on communication skills and resolving recurring conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then test what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also be a way to keep continuity of care for people living in different places.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on caregiver stress, body image, and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical, skill-based methods. Sessions typically include talking through problems, setting goals, and practicing small changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Tennessee.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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