- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Trauma and abuse
About Hayley
Hayley Joyce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Hayley also supports people dealing with attachment issues, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, family difficulties, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and identifying manageable next steps. Hayley aims to make it easier to name painful feelings and to notice patterns that keep those feelings going.
She encourages clients to bring specific situations into sessions - moments that trigger shame, guilt, or anxiety. Together they look at what led to those moments and what might change how a person responds. Hayley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide this work and to help people practice new responses between sessions.
Her style is calm and direct. She pays attention to safety and pacing when trauma is part of the story. People often start by addressing the most urgent stressors and then move into deeper patterns linked to attachment and self-worth.
To begin, clients use the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Hayley asks clients to be honest about what they hope to address so sessions can focus on concrete goals.
How evidence-based work and online sessions come together
Hayley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing overwhelming reactions and building clearer ways to respond. One common focus is helping people recognize triggers and automatic thoughts that feed guilt and shame, then testing more balanced ways of thinking and acting. Another common approach targets trauma-related symptoms by teaching grounding and pacing strategies so distress becomes more manageable in day-to-day life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Hayley treats this as a collaborative process where the client’s goals, history, and comfort guide which techniques are tried first. She will revisit and adjust methods as needed based on how a person responds.
If you want to try online sessions, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also gives room to practice new skills in the setting where problems often occur, while continuing to refine the approach with a licensed professional.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She helps people name the specific moments that trigger shame or guilt, looks at what keeps those feelings active, and practices different ways of responding in daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Hayley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania and provides services from that location.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What should I know about cost and billing?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.