Dr. Michael Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Michael
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
What Michael helps with
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Workplace issues
How Michael works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
What clients say
- “Has been great . Listens. Gives feed back and suggestions. Very knowledgeable”
- “Dr. Hayes has done so much for me in just a few sessions. I'm very pleased that I was paired with him. I'm excited to talk with him each week.”
- “He understands how to listen and tailors his help to your specific situation.”
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- “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.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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