Dr. Andrea Hayes, LPC, LCMHC

Dr. Andrea Hayes is a licensed counselor based in North Carolina who brings nine years of clinical experience and a background in education to her therapeutic work. She holds a Master of Science in Community Counseling and a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior with a counseling emphasis, and she maintains professional credentials as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor).

Her career has spanned correctional settings, juvenile justice programs, private practice, military facilities, and community agencies. Across those environments she has treated a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, substance misuse, and responses to physical and emotional trauma. Those varied roles inform a flexible clinical perspective and a practical understanding of complex life challenges.

Dr. Hayes prioritizes building rapport through trust and mutual respect, creating a warm and inviting therapeutic atmosphere. She most often uses a person-centered stance while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to meet each client where they are. Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs, and she works collaboratively with clients to adjust approaches as goals evolve. She welcomes motivated individuals ready to engage in change and supports them through the process of personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Andrea Hayes

Dr. Hayes commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. She also uses a person-centered framework that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive space so clients can explore values, self-worth, and relationship concerns at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Hayes collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and personal preferences, and she adapts treatment as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning and accountable for steps forward.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for working with Dr. Hayes. Clients can choose video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, or other commitments. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective, evidence-informed support through these formats when tailored to the individual.