Erika Hayes is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio who focuses on grief, stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, and coping with life changes.
01About Erika
Erika Hayes is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio who focuses on grief, stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, and coping with life changes. She helps people facing major transitions and emotional challenges. Her tone is calm and straightforward, aimed at practical support rather than labels.
Erika places emphasis on clear boundaries and better communication. She guides clients as they sort through family of origin issues and communication problems.
Background and approach
Conversations often focus on small, doable changes that make day-to-day life easier. Loss and end-of-life concerns are a central part of her work. She offers guidance for people dealing with hospice and end-of-life decisions as well as the grieving that follows.
Sessions include time to name feelings and develop ways to cope in the weeks and months ahead. Her approach is collaborative and based on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She works with clients to identify strengths and set short-term goals.
Therapy sessions mix practical problem solving with space to process emotions. Erika has six years of clinical experience in Ohio. She provides a steady, empathetic presence while helping people learn new ways to communicate and manage stress.
The aim is to leave each person better able to handle the next challenge.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.0003638 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1124830377 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Erika lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches for online support
Her practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on current problems and teach practical skills. One common approach helps people learn better communication and boundary-setting; sessions typically include role-play and small behavior changes to practice between meetings. Another approach focuses on grief and end-of-life counseling by helping people name difficult emotions, organize memories, and build day-to-day coping strategies. Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and comfort level. Together they check progress and adjust techniques if something is not helping. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people connect face to face for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, check-ins between sessions, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options provide flexibility and consistent contact while working toward change.05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Erika address?
She focuses on grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, family of origin issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions mix emotion-focused conversation with concrete steps to improve communication and boundaries.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with people facing major transitions, loss, and family conflict. That experience shapes a steady, empathic approach.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Ohio and holds the credential LPCC, listed as OH LPCC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people located in Ohio.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy. These options allow different ways to check in and work through issues.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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