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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Michael
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 21 years of experience, Dr. Michael Hayes helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, grief, and life changes. He works with individuals on problems such as body image, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, control issues, and workplace strain. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Dr. Hayes uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond in ways clients find most helpful. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce distress. The Gottman Method is part of his work for people who want to address relationship patterns and improve interaction skills.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. He helps clients practice communication skills, set boundaries, and manage strong emotions. He also addresses practical concerns like coping with separation, forgiving others, and regaining a sense of direction after loss.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is happening now and what might help next. Dr. Hayes aims to make therapy a place to try out different approaches and decide what fits. He draws on two decades of experience to match methods to each person's needs.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The fee varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How his approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. In practice this means sessions start with the client's immediate concerns and the therapist follows the client's lead to clarify feelings and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include simple experiments and skills to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, stress, and workplace issues.
The Gottman Method concentrates on interaction patterns in relationships. It offers concrete skills for communication and conflict management that people can practice between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Hayes will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every visit. Therapists generally adapt homework and communication tools so progress continues between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like body image and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method, applying them depending on client needs.
How long has he practiced?
He has 21 years of professional experience in counseling and clinical work.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.