Debbie Hayes, LCPC
Illinois · 10 years in practice
Debbie Hayes is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with ten years of experience.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.010923 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1578958062 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Debbie
Debbie Hayes is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with ten years of experience. She greets people with a warm, interactive style and aims to make therapy feel respectful and down to earth. Debbie listens first, then helps people set realistic goals.
She adapts sessions to each person rather than following a single formula. Her background includes work as a caseworker and counselor, supporting people through grief, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, career transitions, and addiction.
Background and approach
She has also worked with people who have bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Her training covered multicultural counseling and a variety of therapeutic approaches. Debbie mixes approaches to match a person's needs.
She uses client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques to help with thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Jungian ideas and emotionally focused methods when exploring deeper patterns in relationships and identity. She can include a Christian-based perspective when requested, and will discuss how faith can be part of the work.
Sessions emphasize respect, sensitivity, and a strengths-based outlook that looks for practical steps and meaningful insights. People who choose Debbie can expect straightforward conversation, a plan tailored to their priorities, and support as they try new strategies. She encourages taking change one step at a time and works with clients to build skills that fit their everyday lives.
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
- Jungian Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Debbie often combines Jungian Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work. Jungian ideas help people look at recurring life themes and inner patterns that shape behavior and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-centered work prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the pace and goals.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest techniques that fit their situation. Over time those methods can be adjusted so the work stays focused on what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face when a fuller conversation is helpful. Phone sessions are simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief updates, ongoing coaching between sessions, or a way to reflect without being on camera. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments while using the therapeutic approaches that fit best.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Debbie commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, eating concerns, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and related struggles.
What is her general therapy style and approach?
Her style is warm and interactive. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools, Jungian ideas, and emotionally focused techniques to match what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of combined experience working as a caseworker and counselor with a wide range of concerns and populations.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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