I am licensed in Tennessee with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. Additionally, I am a trained Gottman therapist and continue my professional development in this area. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Dr. Michael W. Hayes
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
TN LPC 2573
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He understands how to listen and tailors his help to your specific situation.
Written on May 04, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Dr. Hayes is great overall. He listens. Responds & give suggestions / assignments based off my current situation & seems to actually care about my well being. Been working with him for 6 months now & definitely would recommend him.
Written on Apr 24, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Dr Hayes is extremely kind and helpful with his work. I would recommend him.
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
I have been speaking with Dr. Hayes for two weeks and I already recognize and understand the reasons I struggle with over-thinking and negative thoughts. I look forward to working with him on a strategy to quiet these thoughts and to think more rationally and positively.
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Our conversations have really helped me with the issues I have. Continuing to talk to him weekly is very beneficial for me. I’m very thankful for him.
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
For not having therapy before, Dr. Hayes was a good experience the first time. I feel going forward my sessions will be rewarding.
Written on Sep 06, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues