Dr. Andrea Hayes, LPC, LCMHC

Dr. Andrea Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She has nine years of clinical experience and a background that began in education before moving into counseling. Her work has included settings such as prisons, juvenile justice, military facilities, private practice, and community agencies.

Her approach aims to make people feel comfortable from the start. She builds rapport through trust and mutual respect and keeps the therapy space warm and inviting. Sessions often begin by listening closely to immediate concerns like stress or anxiety and then creating a plan together.

She commonly uses person-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also integrates solution-focused techniques when helpful, so short-term goals can produce practical change. Treatment plans are adjusted to each person’s needs.

Dr. Hayes has worked with people facing depression, ADHD, substance use concerns, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and issues around self-esteem and forgiveness. She also notes experience related to veteran and armed forces issues and addictions.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people talk through life changes and cope with daily stressors. If someone wants a therapist who listens first and then builds practical steps, her practice may be a good match.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Dr. Hayes often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, depression, and some patterns that keep problems going.

She also draws on person-centered work, which focuses on listening, building trust, and letting the client lead what matters most. That approach helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to talk through difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, let people check in from different places, or use shorter sessions when needed. Many people appreciate the convenience of scheduling that fits around work, caregiving, or travel, while still working on stress, anxiety, and practical coping skills.