Erica Hayes, LPCC
Kentucky LPCC specializing in relationships and trauma
- Relationship and trauma care
- CBT ACT DBT informed
- Sunday afternoon availability
About Erica Hayes
Erica Hayes is a licensed professional counselor in Kentucky with four years of clinical experience and a degree from the University of the Cumberlands. As an LPCC - a licensed professional clinical counselor - she brings a compassionate, respectful, and sensitive stance to work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and depression. Erica adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's unique needs and life circumstances, combining structure and empathy to guide progress.
Her practice commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and client-centered approaches. She sometimes integrates techniques from other modalities when they suit a client's goals, explaining choices along the way so clients understand how different methods support the work. Erica emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify practical skills and values-based steps that align with their priorities.
Erica maintains a small caseload and has limited availability , currently offering sessions only on Sunday afternoons. If those times do not work, she can assist in arranging care with another therapist. Because her schedule is constrained, Erica asks for 24 hours notice for cancellations so appointment times can be offered to others; repeated no-shows or late cancellations may result in referral to in-person counseling or another therapist. She also notes that lapses in treatment or payment can affect the ability to resume care, since she cannot hold places on her caseload for inactive clients.
Taking the first step can be difficult, and Erica recognizes that effort. She welcomes the opportunity to walk beside people as they begin or continue their therapeutic journey.
Her practice commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and client-centered approaches. She sometimes integrates techniques from other modalities when they suit a client's goals, explaining choices along the way so clients understand how different methods support the work. Erica emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify practical skills and values-based steps that align with their priorities.
Erica maintains a small caseload and has limited availability , currently offering sessions only on Sunday afternoons. If those times do not work, she can assist in arranging care with another therapist. Because her schedule is constrained, Erica asks for 24 hours notice for cancellations so appointment times can be offered to others; repeated no-shows or late cancellations may result in referral to in-person counseling or another therapist. She also notes that lapses in treatment or payment can affect the ability to resume care, since she cannot hold places on her caseload for inactive clients.
Taking the first step can be difficult, and Erica recognizes that effort. She welcomes the opportunity to walk beside people as they begin or continue their therapeutic journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erica Hayes have?
Erica Hayes has 4 years of professional experience as a counselor.
Is Erica Hayes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor). License details: KY LPCC 280899.
In which languages does Erica Hayes provide therapy?
Erica provides therapy in English.
Where is Erica Hayes located?
Erica is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Erica Hayes as my therapist?
You can work with Erica through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erica Hayes work with international clients?
Erica Hayes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erica Hayes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Erica Hayes
Erica commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it is often used for depression, anxiety, and relationship-related struggles.She also draws from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify personal values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be helpful for managing distressing thoughts and building a life consistent with what matters to the individual.
Erica incorporates client-centered therapy principles to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions. This approach emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration to strengthen self-understanding and motivation for change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time, combining strategies when appropriate to support progress.
Online therapy with Erica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, work, or elsewhere while maintaining a regular therapeutic rhythm that fits a client’s life.