Debbie Hayes, LCPC

Debbie Hayes is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and related concerns. She has ten years of combined experience as a caseworker and counselor. Debbie aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.

Her style is warm and interactive. She listens without judgment and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize practical steps alongside exploration of values and meaning.

Debbie draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape how she works. She uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead, cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values and build real-world actions. Emotion-focused ideas guide work on attachment and relational pain when needed.

She has supported people through depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse recovery, eating and body image struggles, parenting stress, and bipolar challenges. Additional focus areas include abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems. Debbie adapts plans to the challenge a person brings rather than relying on one fixed method.

Debbie holds an Illinois LCPC, and her background includes multicultural training and ongoing professional development. She offers sessions in English and works with people located in Illinois. Her approach is practical and values-driven, helping clients take steady steps toward the life they want.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship stress by turning values into concrete steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and teaches specific tools to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and pace, offering empathy and reflection so clients feel heard and can explore their own solutions.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches make the most sense for their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.