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- CBT methods
- Humanistic approach
- Task oriented work
About Amy
LCSW in Delaware with 22 years' experience, Amy Hayes helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and trauma-related issues. She works with individuals who are coping with life transitions, blended-family stress, sleep and eating concerns, intimacy issues, anger, career questions, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.
Amy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's situation. She uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try out different responses. Humanistic ideas inform how she listens for values and strengths that matter to each client. Task-oriented strategies help break larger problems into manageable steps and short-term goals.
Her experience spans work in both large cities and small towns, and across a variety of cultures. That background informs how she notices the everyday demands and cultural factors that shape stress and grief. Amy says her desire to help comes from personal experience with overcoming major life challenges, and that perspective guides how she supports others through change.
In sessions she focuses on what is happening now and what practical changes are possible. Conversations often move from identifying immediate coping tools to building skills for longer term change. The aim is to produce usable strategies people can try between sessions.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amy commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and task-oriented approaches. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on spotting thoughts and habits that keep problems going and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. Task-oriented work breaks bigger problems into short, doable steps and tracks progress week to week.She also draws on humanistic ideas that attend to a person's values and strengths, helping them recognize what matters and what motivates change. These approaches are presented in plain language and adapted to each person's situation and goals. Figuring out which mix of methods fits best is part of the work; she will collaborate with clients to adjust methods as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional remotely can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online or remote sessions can also make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions while focusing on practical skills and weekly tasks.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Delaware, Idaho
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, career questions, and bipolar-related concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and task-oriented approaches. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skills people can use between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has 22 years of experience working in counseling across urban and small-town settings and with a variety of cultures.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Delaware and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.