Dr. Andrea Hayes , LPC, LCMHC

Dr. Andrea Hayes is a licensed counselor based in North Carolina who brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds the LPC and LCMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and draws on a background that includes work in correctional settings, juvenile justice, private practice, military facilities, and community agencies. Her professional path began in education and expanded into a variety of clinical environments where she supported people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance-related concerns, trauma, and other life challenges.

She emphasizes a warm, respectful therapeutic atmosphere designed to foster rapport and trust. Her work is grounded in person-centered principles, while she frequently integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to address specific goals. Treatment plans are individualized and adjusted as needs evolve, with an emphasis on collaboration and practical tools that clients can apply between sessions.

Dr. Hayes offers care for a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar and mood disorders, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and forgiveness work. She is accepting international clients and provides therapy in English. Her approach is supportive and goal-oriented, intended to help clients navigate changes and build lasting skills for well-being.