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01About Michael
Dr. Michael Hayes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or grief. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can make daily life more manageable.
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Tennessee and offers sessions in English. With 21 years of experience, he draws on straightforward methods that aim to reduce worry and improve communication. Sessions often center on understanding what feels most urgent and trying small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing life transitions, workplace pressure, and issues around control or shame. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.
He also applies elements of the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and improve how partners talk and solve problems. In conversation, he focuses on clear, achievable goals. That can mean practicing new skills between sessions, revising unhelpful thought patterns, or improving communication habits.
He aims to be practical and steady during times of change and loss. Dr. Hayes accepts international clients and offers flexible formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match on goals and schedule sessions that fit their needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 2573 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1962101386 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Workplace issues
Methods Michael names
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04Online support
How his approaches work online and what to expect
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding without judgment, giving people a steady space to talk through feelings and figure out what matters most. It helps when someone needs a calm place to sort emotions and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tries small, practical changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It works well for stress, worry, and changing unhelpful habits. The Gottman Method targets relationship patterns by teaching communication skills, managing conflict, and rebuilding trust between partners.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to use. That plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule. Video is useful for deeper conversations and exercises, phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to practice new skills between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like body image, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is straightforward and client-focused. He creates a respectful space and uses practical exercises to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of professional experience working with people on a range of life and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are offered?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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