Dr. Andrea Hayes, LPC, LCMHC - Therapist in North Carolina

About Andrea

Dr. Andrea Hayes trained first as an educator before moving into counseling work. She holds a Master’s in Community Counseling and a Ph.D. in Advanced Studie in Human Behavior (Counseling).

Dr. Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing from North Carolina. She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked in prisons, juvenile justice settings, military facilities, community agencies, and independent practice.

Background and approach

Her style is warm and straightforward. She focuses on building trust and respect so people feel comfortable talking about hard things. Sessions aim to be inviting and practical rather than full of jargon.

Dr. Hayes often uses person-centered care along with cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused strategies. She helps people address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

She also pays attention to forgiveness and building self-love, and she has experience with veteran and armed forces issues. Dr. Hayes adapts treatment plans to each person’s needs and preferences.

She explains options and adjusts approaches over time if something isn’t working. The emphasis is on practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Talking through goals and small steps is central to her work, with the aim of helping people feel more capable in daily life.

How evidence-based approaches meet online convenience

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that make problems worse. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and trouble concentrating or focusing. Dr. Hayes draws on CBT tools to teach practical skills like breaking tasks into steps, testing negative thoughts, and building routines.

She also uses person-centered and solution-focused ideas in session. Person-centered work focuses on listening closely, validating feelings, and creating a respectful space to talk. Solution-focused techniques look for existing strengths and small changes that can lead to quick progress. Together these approaches help tailor sessions to goals and temperament rather than following one fixed method.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there she recommends methods to try and makes adjustments based on feedback so therapy stays useful and practical.

Online care with video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging gives flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or while traveling and to follow up between appointments. This format supports steady progress by fitting therapy into real life rather than requiring big travel or time changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with a broad range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is warm and direct. She builds rapport through trust and uses practical techniques from person-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and solution-focused ideas.

How long has she practiced?

She has nine years of professional experience working in settings that include prisons, juvenile justice, military facilities, community agencies, and independent practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is licensed as an LPC and as an LCMHC with license numbers GA LPC LPC013485 and NC LCMHC 11247, and she practices from North Carolina.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: North Carolina, Georgia, Texas
Languages: English

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