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Dr. Michael Hayes, LPC
Tennessee
LPC in Tennessee - Stress and Relationship Help
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Gottman approach
- Short focused homework
About Michael
Dr. Michael Hayes is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Tennessee with 21 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with major life changes. He speaks English and works with clients both inside the U.S. and internationally.
He uses practical, structured conversations to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions tend to look at what’s keeping problems going now and try small experiments to test different ways of responding. He often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques and relationship work drawn from the Gottman approach.
In session he asks clear questions, listens for patterns, and offers straightforward suggestions to try between meetings. He explains ideas in plain language and sets concrete goals people can measure. Homework assignments are usually short and focused so they fit into busy lives.
Dr. Hayes has worked with people facing caregiving stress, workplace pressure, body image concerns, and the strain of divorce or separation. He also helps with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and finding direction after big changes. He aims to reduce immediate distress while teaching skills to handle future problems.
To begin, prospective clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, Client-Centered Work, and Gottman Skills Translate Online
Dr. Hayes commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot automatic thoughts and try different responses. CBT focuses on concrete steps - noticing a thought, testing it, and choosing a new behavior to see what happens. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and reflecting to help people clarify values and goals, which can be useful when decisions feel overwhelming.The Gottman approach brings specific skills for improving communication and managing conflict in close relationships. That work often includes practicing dialogue techniques and clarifying patterns that cause repeated fights. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work; he will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people try communication exercises in real-life settings and then discuss what happened during the next meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and communication problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try small experiments to change them. Work is practical, with clear steps and short assignments between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 21 years of professional experience and combines CBT, client-centered methods, and elements of the Gottman approach in his work.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee and practices with that credential in mind.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are available.
How does his fee structure work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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