Dr. Andrea Hayes, LPC, LCMHC

Dr. Andrea Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She has nine years of clinical experience and a background that began in education before moving into counseling. Her work includes helping people manage anxiety, depression, addictions, and other life stresses. She has worked in a variety of settings, including prisons, juvenile justice, military facilities, community agencies, and private practice. That range has shaped a practical approach to everyday problems like coping with life changes, anger, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also supports concerns related to ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain. Her sessions are grounded in person-centered care and often use cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. She also draws on solution-focused methods to set clear goals and track progress. Treatment plans are adjusted to fit what each person needs as they move through therapy. Dr. Hayes pays attention to creating a warm, respectful space where people can speak honestly. She emphasizes rapport and collaboration so clients feel heard and understood. She also brings additional focus areas such as forgiveness, self-love, and issues affecting veterans and armed forces personnel. People who want practical tools and steady guidance may find her style a good fit. To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It teaches specific skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress and helps people change patterns that feed addictive behavior.

Person-centered care emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people set their own goals. Solution-focused work narrows in on practical steps and small changes that lead to measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as needs change over time.

The original biography did not specify which online session formats are provided, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. It can also let people choose sessions that better match their daily routine, such as times that fit around work or caregiver responsibilities.