Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a counselor licensed in Illinois with over 10 years of combined experience working as a caseworker and as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including grief, depression, anxiety,anger issues, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. My education included a vast array of specialties, including multicultural counseling. I continue my education by completing additional trainings so that I can stay on top of the latest research and best practices. In this way, I can be a better support to you.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don’t believe in being judgemental. My approach combines client centered, strengths based, existential, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I am happy to incorporate Christian based counseling into our sessions. As a Christian myself, I find utilizing a Christian based approach to be one of the most valuable and successful modes of therapy. If you are interested in Christian based counseling, please let me know and we will incorporate this approach into our sessions!
It takes great courage to seek assistance in order to have a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change! If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you and to embark upon that journey with you!
One step at a time, we can work towards making the changes you need to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
I look forward to working with you soon.
Debbie Hayes
MAC, LCPC, QMHP
Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Debbie Hayes is a counselor licensed in Illinois with more than 10 years of combined experience working as a caseworker and as a counselor. She holds a graduate degree in counseling (MAC), is licensed in Illinois as a clinical professional counselor (IL LCPC 180.010923), and is recognized as a qualified mental health professional (QMHP).
She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship issues and family conflicts, grief and depression, addictions, LGBT-related matters, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, as well as obsessive-compulsive symptoms, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
Her training included a strong emphasis on multicultural counseling, and she continues to pursue additional trainings to stay current with research and best practices so she can offer the best possible support.
Debbie’s counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion rather than judgment. Her work draws on a blend of client-centered, strengths-based, existential, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs.
She is also comfortable incorporating Christian-based counseling when requested; as a Christian herself, she finds that faith-informed work can be a meaningful option for some clients and will integrate that approach when it fits the client’s preferences.
Seeking help takes courage, and Debbie offers support and empowerment for those ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with clients as they move forward one step at a time toward positive change.
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