Dr. Michael Hayes, LPC

Dr. Michael Hayes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, or big life changes. He is an LPC with 21 years of professional experience and works from Tennessee. He speaks English and is available to work with international clients when arrangements allow.

He uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so clients can manage daily pressures and difficult emotions. Communication skills and problem-solving often become part of the work when relationships or workplace issues are involved.

Dr. Hayes draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person's needs. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns that increase worry or stress. For relationship concerns he incorporates the Gottman Method to help partners improve communication and repair connection.

Many people seek him for caregiver stress, feelings of isolation, body-image concerns, and challenges after separation or divorce. He also supports people dealing with guilt, forgiveness, and finding a renewed sense of purpose.

Starting therapy begins with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling steps through the site's Start Therapy button. The work is collaborative and paced to the client's goals so steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's concerns. It emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation and helps people feel heard while they sort through choices and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small experiments to reduce anxiety or stress in daily life.

The Gottman Method offers practical tools for improving communication and reducing conflict in relationships. It helps partners notice interaction patterns and build habits that increase understanding and connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to specific worries like caregiver stress, grief, or workplace strain.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when needed, and it can reduce travel time so sessions are easier to attend during a workday. Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are delivered.