LCPC

Debbie Hayes , LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

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About Debbie

Debbie Hayes is a licensed counselor in Illinois with more than a decade of experience combining roles as a caseworker and a clinician. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including grief, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship and parenting challenges, career strain, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Her background also includes training in multicultural counseling and ongoing professional development to stay current with research and best practices.

Her therapeutic approach is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws from client-centered methods and strengths-based perspectives, while integrating cognitive-behavioral, existential, and humanistic ideas to tailor dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She also incorporates psychodynamic elements when they fit the treatment goals.

Hayes is open to integrating Christian-based counseling when clients prefer a faith-informed approach, reflecting her own Christian perspective. She encourages clients to take change one step at a time and focuses on supporting and empowering individuals as they work toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her credentials include a MAC - Master of Arts in Counseling, LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and QMHP - Qualified Mental Health Professional.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action. It is often used to address anxiety, stress, and patterns that limit daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers on creating a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s own goals and strengths guide progress; this approach supports self-exploration, relationship concerns, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning, making it a common choice for depression, anxiety, and problem-solving in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and tailoring the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, or maintain continuity of care during life changes. These options help make professional support more accessible while allowing therapists to use the approaches that suit each client’s situation.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Debbie Hayes have?

Debbie Hayes has 10 years of experience, combining work as a caseworker and as a counselor.

Is Debbie Hayes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. License details are IL LCPC 180.010923.

In which languages does Debbie Hayes provide therapy?

Debbie Hayes provides therapy in English.

Where is Debbie Hayes located?

Debbie Hayes is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Debbie Hayes as my therapist?

You can work with Debbie Hayes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Debbie Hayes work with international clients?

Debbie Hayes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Debbie Hayes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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