- Guilt and shame
- CBT methods
- Gottman approach
About Michael
Dr. Michael Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 21 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and major life changes. He also focuses on body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and workplace concerns.
He uses straightforward, conversational sessions to help people sort through what is on their minds. Sessions center on listening, asking practical questions, and noticing patterns that keep the same problems repeating. He combines client-centered work with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to help people test thoughts and try different behaviors when needed.
Dr. Hayes integrates the Gottman Method for relationship issues, using structured discussions to improve communication and reduce repeated conflict. He helps people practice small, specific skills that change how they relate to others. For grief and major life changes he focuses on coping strategies and gradual adjustments rather than quick fixes.
People can expect clear discussion of goals and simple exercises to try between meetings. He encourages honest talk about guilt or shame and looks at where those feelings come from and what keeps them active. The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How his approaches work for remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on letting the client lead the conversation while the therapist listens and reflects. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide what to change or accept.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, guilt, and low mood.
The Gottman Method provides structured ways to improve communication and reduce recurring conflict in relationships, using specific conversation techniques and skill practice.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is reviewed and adjusted over time as progress is noticed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy lives, like shorter check-ins on a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep continuity during life changes and to practice skills between appointments without rearranging an entire day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes, plus areas like body image and workplace issues.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He invites open talk about those feelings, looks at where they come from, and uses conversation and practical exercises to reduce their hold over daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has 21 years of professional work experience and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LPC in Tennessee and practices from that location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.