I'm a licensed therapist in the state of Illinois. I have been in the field for 15 years working together with people to better their lives. I've been honored to work with many different people going through many different things. My clients have presented with issues such as: Depression; Anxiety/OCD; Addiction; Trauma and Abuse; Eating Disorders; Self-Injury: Bi-Polar; Couples Issues; Life transitions and many more more.
I would describe myself as an interactive therapist, one who is engaged in the therapeutic process. I will play an active role in the therapy process. I would be described as a Cognitive Behavioral therapist. That means that we will review your past and present and consider how they have shaped your current patterns. Psychology Today said " Evidence has mounted that CBT can benefit numerous conditions, such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and many others. Research also indicates that CBT can be delivered effectively online, in addition to face-to-face therapy sessions."
I look forward to getting to know you and work with you!
Professional experience
16 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationshipsDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Meredith Hayes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is very good
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Meredith for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Hayes is very easy to talk to and has helped me greatly
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Meredith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Hayes was great! She really just let me go on about whatever it was that was going on with me and then she would give her feedback. I wasn’t able to spend too much time with her, but I can say that I’ve learned a couple things from her guidance And I’m gonna continue to try to make those changes and stick with them. She was great, and hopefully I can start obsessions again and come back to her
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Meredith for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Wonderful working with dr Hayes. Very easy to speak with.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Meredith for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Dr Hayes is amazing. Down to earth, easy to relate to, and isn't condescending in the slightest. Even while helping me navigate the rapids of my life, she's cool, calm and collected
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with Meredith for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Hayes has been an amazing therapist and has truly helped me on my mental health journey. She's helped me get through some really dark / rocky spots in my life.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Meredith for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Hayes is great at listening and validating my feelings. She offers insight into what steps I can take to feel better and is a great Help!
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Meredith for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Easy speaking to my therapist
Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with Meredith for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and family conflicts
Talking with Dr. Hayes always is a great help throughout my week to uplift my spirits and clear my mind.
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Meredith for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She a real one
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Meredith for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Absolutely great and supportive therapist
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Meredith for 3 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Hayes is insightful and knowledgeable, good at listening and empathetic. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Meredith for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Supportive, understanding, and smart. A great fit for anyone motivated to better themselves and achieve their goals in mental health!
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Meredith for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, and career difficulties
Dr. Hayes has been great. This is round 2 with her, as we decided to start up counseling again and Dr. Hayes was by far our first choice. She is a great listener and sees us as individuals. Dr. Hayes is open and honest and has built a trust within both of us to also be open and honest. We value her guidance and suggestions very much. These are the early stages of our marital repair and we are hopeful that Dr. Hayes continues to meet with us and teach us. It is our goal to obtain, retain, and utilize the tools and resources she has and is providing.
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Meredith for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
She’s amazing at what she does, & I feel very comfortable with her. Especially with the hard things that have plagued me.
Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Meredith for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Hayes is easy to talk to and very warm. She provides great insight and genuinely cares for her patients. I started working with her over a year ago and it has definitely significantly helped my mental and emotional health.
Written on Jan 06, 2021 after therapy with Meredith for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Even when I’m not the most articulate, Dr. Hayes just gets me and remembers even the smallest details of our discussions so I don’t have to repeat things unnecessarily. She’s supportive, puts me at ease, and also challenges me when needed. I appreciate that God has put her in my path at a time of much change in my life.
Written on Nov 11, 2020 after therapy with Meredith for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Dr. Hayes is a very kind person. She's non judgmental and is always willing to listen. She helps her patients see other side of a problem or other solutions. She's truly a gem!
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Meredith for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Dr. Hayes has been nothing but supportive and understanding of my personal situations and struggles. She validates me and my worries but also helps me focus on other things. She has never made me feel unreasonable or unimportant. She had really been helpful.
Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Meredith for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Though I’m on the other side of the world, I find Dr Hayes more accessible than someone local to me. I feel she has become to know when I’m not in a great space as she reaches out to me regularly until I respond. For me, I find that very supportive. She has given me some great tips to help me balance my busy career with my personal dramas. I have recommended better help and Dr Hayes to many people.
Written on Jan 02, 2020 after therapy with Meredith for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
She gets me! I really like speaking with her and listening to her help and feedback.
Written on Oct 29, 2019 after therapy with Meredith for 2 weeks
She's an excellent listener and provides excellent feedback when necessary.
Written on May 19, 2019 after therapy with Meredith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
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