Debbie Hayes, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice
Debbie Hayes is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with ten years of experience combining casework and counseling.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.010923 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1578958062 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Debbie
Debbie Hayes is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with ten years of experience combining casework and counseling. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image worries, and identity questions related to LGBT issues.
Debbie uses a warm, interactive style in sessions. She speaks plainly, listens closely, and treats people with respect and sensitivity.
Background and approach
Her aim is to create a space where someone can talk through immediate problems and make steady changes. Her approach blends several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally-focused ideas, and existential thinking. She tailors conversation and exercises to the person in front of her rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
This helps focus on concrete steps that fit daily life. Debbie has experience with a wide range of concerns such as bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, addictions, and career struggles. Her background also includes attention to attachment, abandonment, autism spectrum issues, blended family and communication problems, and aging-related stress.
She can incorporate Christian-based perspectives on request and will discuss how that fits the person’s goals. Getting started involves a simple intake and a practical plan for what to try first.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Debbie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Debbie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, and then move toward values-based actions; it can help with anxiety, grief, and persistent stress. Client-centered work prioritizes listening and empathy, giving people space to feel heard and to find their own solutions; this approach often helps with self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses small experiments and practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk about your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust plans based on what helps. Expect a mix of conversation, homework or practice tasks, and short experiments to try between sessions.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can pick what works best. Video is useful for full conversations and nonverbal cues, phone calls are a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat can allow shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family days while staying focused on practical change.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, eating struggles, bipolar and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
The approach is warm and interactive, using plain conversation, active listening, and practical exercises to help people change daily routines and reactions.
What background does the therapist bring?
She has ten years of combined experience as a caseworker and counselor and has worked with a wide range of concerns across clinical and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The clinician holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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