Dr. Andrea Hayes, LPC, LCMHC

Dr. Andrea Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She brings nine years of clinical experience and a background in education to her work. Andrea frames sessions around practical steps that people can use right away.

She has worked in a range of settings, including prisons, juvenile justice, military facilities, community agencies, and independent practice. That variety shaped her ability to adapt to different needs and life circumstances. Presenting concerns she commonly helps with include anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship challenges.

Her approach emphasizes building a warm, respectful rapport so people feel comfortable talking through hard topics. She often uses person-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Solution-focused techniques are also used to set clear, achievable goals in shorter time frames.

Andrea adjusts treatment plans to match each person's situation and preferences. She also gives attention to related areas like parenting stress, grief, compassion fatigue, forgiveness, and self-love. Her work draws on experience with veteran and armed forces issues when relevant.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Patients who want to begin are asked to use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Hayes commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or stress. CBT sessions tend to involve concrete exercises, homework, and tracking patterns between meetings.

She also uses person-centered methods that focus on listening, building trust, and meeting each person where they are. That approach supports open conversation and helps set the tone for collaborative problem solving. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term, practical goals and notice small changes that move someone forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that centers the client's needs and preferences.

The biography does not list which online or in-person session types are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins between obligations, less travel time, and the ability to schedule around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can help clients use therapeutic tools in ways that match daily routines and responsibilities.