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Hayley McLemore

Compassionate, practical care for real-life challenges

LCSW California

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, American Sign Language
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About Hayley

Hayley McLemore is an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addiction, trauma, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She aims to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental atmosphere, working collaboratively to identify goals and practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Hayley emphasizes respectful listening and individualized care so each person can move toward the changes they want to make.

Her work draws from cognitive behavioral strategies alongside acceptance-based and client-centered methods, and she also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when appropriate. Hayley’s practice addresses both common concerns like self-esteem, anger, and career stress as well as more complex presentations including co-morbidity, chronic illness and pain, attachment challenges, and substance-related issues.

She offers services in English and American Sign Language and accepts international clients, helping people access therapy through a variety of online formats.

Online approaches that focus on practical change and acceptance

Hayley often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another frequent component of her work, emphasizing values-driven action and learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than battling them.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals, preferences, and presenting concerns together and may blend techniques from CBT, ACT, and client-centered listening to suit each person’s needs. This flexibility supports a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or access care from different locations. These options allow for regular check-ins, skills practice between meetings, and convenient modes of communication so clients can choose what feels most workable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Hayley commonly address?
She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is Hayley’s therapeutic style?
Her approach blends collaborative listening with practical, skills-based work; she uses client-centered care alongside techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based therapies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Hayley has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life-challenge concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices from California; license details include OR LCSW L15203 and NY LCSW 093670.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language to support clients who use either language.
Which session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York, Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, Virginia

Languages

English, American Sign Language