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Erica Hayes

Compassionate counselor for relationship and trauma healing

LPCC Kentucky

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Erica

Erica Hayes is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky who focuses on relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

With four years of professional experience and a graduate degree from the University of the Cumberlands, she aims to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate therapeutic relationship tailored to each client's needs.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods, most prominently Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques.

Erica adapts her approach based on what best fits the presenting issue, combining tools from different models when helpful to address areas such as attachment, communication, body image, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. Erica emphasizes collaboration and individualized planning, inviting clients to shape the goals and style of sessions.

She maintains a focused caseload and asks for advance notice when scheduling changes are needed so that openings can be offered to others. Erica welcomes individuals ready to take the step toward change and offers a supportive partnership through the therapeutic process.

How CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Erica commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered approaches in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning, often using structured exercises and practical strategies. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can act toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings are present. Client-centered work centers the person in the room, using empathy and collaborative listening to create space for clients to explore their experiences and decide on next steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Erica will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the interventions match what is most helpful. This flexible stance means methods can be blended and adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Erica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing options to fit different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to access consistent care from home or during busy weeks, while still receiving guided exercises, reflective conversation, and tailored strategies from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erica commonly address?
She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, communication, and body image.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Erica blends evidence-informed methods and emphasizes respectful, compassionate dialogue, tailoring interventions to each client's needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in counseling settings after completing graduate studies.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Erica holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky; her license details are KY LPCC 280899.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English