Dabney Hayes

Dabney Hayes brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to working with people facing a wide range of challenges, including issues rooted in shame, addiction, self-loathing, low self-esteem, perfectionism, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. She focuses on helping individuals heal emotional wounds, shift their relationship with difficult thoughts, and make meaningful changes that support a more authentic and confident life.

With 14 years of clinical experience, Dabney has provided therapy in both individual and group settings and has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She also supports clients dealing with everyday stressors such as relationship difficulties, family conflict, depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger management, and problems at school or work.

Her practice is informed by an integrative, client-centered orientation that draws from multiple evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based strategies, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. Dabney is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in Colorado and as a mental health counselor in Florida, offering care grounded in training and professional standards.

Known for providing warm, non-judgmental support, Dabney aims to create a welcoming space where people can address difficult experiences and move toward growth. She offers guidance and partnership so clients do not have to carry their burdens alone and can work toward reaching their full potential.