Dr. Michael Hayes - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

21 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Dr. Michael Hayes

I am licensed in Tennessee with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. Additionally, I am a trained Gottman therapist and continue my professional development in this area. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Dr. Michael W. Hayes

Licenses

LPC

2573

Professional experience

Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Relationship issues
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gottman Method

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“He understands how to listen and tailors his help to your specific situation.”

“Dr. Hayes is great overall. He listens. Responds & give suggestions / assignments based off my current situation & seems to actually care about my well being. Been working with him for 6 months now & definitely would recommend him.”

“Dr. Hayes is excellent. He is genuinely easy to talk to and will meet you where you’re at.”

“Dr Hayes is extremely kind and helpful with his work. I would recommend him.”

“It has been a pleasure working with Dr. Hayes”

“I have been speaking with Dr. Hayes for two weeks and I already recognize and understand the reasons I struggle with over-thinking and negative thoughts. I look forward to working with him on a strategy to quiet these thoughts and to think more rationally and positively.”

“Our conversations have really helped me with the issues I have. Continuing to talk to him weekly is very beneficial for me. I’m very thankful for him.”

“For not having therapy before, Dr. Hayes was a good experience the first time. I feel going forward my sessions will be rewarding.”

“great therapist”

“Very kind and knowledgeable”

“Dr. Hayes is easy to talk to and relatable. I highly recommend him. He is also knowledgeable and professional”

“Our first meeting went really well.”

“Excellent service thus far.”

“Very kind, professional, and approachable. Talking with him has really helped me out and made me feel better about myself and the issues I'm working on and I highly recommend him.”

“Great advice!”

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