Dr. Michael Hayes

Collaborative, practical therapy for life transitions

LPC Tennessee

Experience: 21 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Michael

Dr. Michael Hayes offers a supportive and practical approach for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, grief, and major life changes.

Background and approach

He blends evidence-informed strategies with attentive listening to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop workable skills for coping and decision making. With 21 years of clinical experience and a Tennessee LPC license, he draws on a range of approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

Hayes incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered listening and relationship-focused interventions from the Gottman Method. He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set realistic goals and practice tools between sessions.

Many clients seeking clearer communication, relief from persistent worry, or support through loss find his steady, goal-oriented style useful. Dr.

Hayes accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, working to make therapy accessible through multiple online formats.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Hayes commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, which focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve coping. He also draws on client-centered therapy, offering a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where clients' own goals and perspectives guide the work. The Gottman Method informs his work with relationship issues by emphasizing communication skills and concrete strategies to strengthen partnerships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from varied locations and to continue momentum between meetings, while allowing licensed professionals to tailor pacing and tools to each client's situation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and workplace issues.

What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?

The approach combines client-centered listening with practical, skill-building methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and Gottman-informed strategies to help clients set goals and practice changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 21 years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns and has ongoing training in relationship interventions such as the Gottman Method.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

He holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Tennessee under TN LPC 2573.

Can people who live outside the U.S. work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English