Erica Hayes , LPCC

Erica Hayes is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with four years of professional experience. She earned her degree from the University of the Cumberlands and brings focused clinical work to issues such as relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, and managing life transitions.

Her practice also addresses a broad set of related concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, commitment and control issues, body image and eating-related difficulties, family of origin problems, and topics related to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. Erica draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs, primarily using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship and adapts dialogue and treatment planning to match each individual's circumstances. As an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky (KY LPCC 280899) - she practices within her scope of licensure and maintains a relatively small caseload with limited availability. Due to that limited availability, she asks clients to provide 24 hours notice for cancellations to allow time for other clients to use the appointment slot. Late cancellations or no-shows may lead to referral to other providers and, in some cases, reporting to the service through which sessions are scheduled.

Erica recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and values the opportunity to support people through meaningful change. She is committed to partnering with clients and using flexible, tailored methods to address the concerns they bring to therapy.

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