About Andrea
Dr. Andrea Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She brings nine years of counseling experience and a background in education to her practice.
She focuses on practical support for common problems like anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD. Dr. Hayes aims to make sessions welcoming and straightforward so people can get to work on real concerns quickly.
Before moving into full-time counseling, she worked in schools and with community organizations.
Background and approach
That background shaped a hands-on style grounded in everyday language. She has experience in correctional and military-adjacent settings, and in community agencies and independent practice. Her approach centers on building rapport through trust and mutual respect.
She often uses person-centered techniques to create an inviting space and cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on solution-focused methods when people prefer brief, goal-directed work. Sessions are tailored to each person and adjusted as needs evolve.
Dr. Hayes helps people set concrete goals and try small, practical steps between sessions. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and compassion fatigue.
People who like plain language, clear plans, and steady encouragement tend to fit well with her style. She works collaboratively, helping clients choose strategies that match their life and goals. International clients may also connect in English if that is their preference.
How Dr. Hayes Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Dr. Hayes commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT helps people spot the thoughts and habits that keep problems going and practice small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing ADHD-related challenges.She also relies on person-centered techniques that focus on listening and building trust. That approach helps people feel heard and sets a foundation for taking practical steps. Solution-focused techniques are used when the goal is brief, goal-directed work with clear next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Hayes reviews a person’s needs and preferences, then suggests strategies to try. The plan is adjusted as progress is made so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for more in-depth sessions where nonverbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send updates or handle brief check-ins between fuller sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy days.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina, Georgia, Texas
- Languages
- English
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