Erica Hayes, LPCC

Erica Hayes is an LPCC practicing in Kentucky who focuses on relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses a direct, respectful style and aims to create a space where people feel heard and taken seriously. Erica keeps language simple and practical so conversations stay focused on real problems and real steps forward.

With four years of clinical experience, Erica adapts her approach to fit each person she sees. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and person-centered methods. That means sessions may include talking through unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and identifying values to guide change.

Erica often works with concerns tied to attachment and family of origin, abandonment or adoption issues, blended family challenges, and sexual expression including BDSM and kink topics. She also addresses caregiver stress, body image and eating concerns, commitment and communication problems, and navigating separation or divorce.

Her goal is a tailored plan that matches what each person needs. Conversations move at the client’s pace and focus on practical tools that can be used between sessions. Erica encourages people who are unsure where to start to try a few sessions and see what fits.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time. Erica notes that session scheduling is managed through the service where she lists her practice and that availability can change.

How Erica’s Approaches Fit Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take steps that match those values, even when feelings are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the client.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Confirm the specific online session options before scheduling, since formats are managed through the listing service and can change. Many people find remote work helpful for fitting sessions into a busy life, keeping consistent during transitions, or using shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online sessions can make it easier to continue work while managing everyday responsibilities, and Erica will help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits practical needs.