Erika Hayes

Erika Hayes is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio who focuses on grief, communication, and major life changes. She helps people facing loss, persistent stress, and relationship struggles. Erika writes and speaks plainly to make therapy feel approachable and doable for someone feeling overwhelmed.

Her work centers on helping clients set boundaries and improve how they talk with the people in their lives. She often supports people looking to understand family patterns and repair communication that has become stuck or hurtful. She also helps those facing end-of-life concerns and the complex emotions that come with serious loss.

Erika uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to each person. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the client’s situation and goals. She focuses on practical steps that people can try between sessions to build better habits and reduce daily distress.

Over six years of practice have shaped her attention to real-world problems like juggling responsibilities, handling tense family interactions, and coping with grief. She encourages straightforward conversation and small changes that add up over time. People meet her for clear guidance and steady support during hard transitions.

If you want help sorting through loss, changing communication patterns, or managing stress during life shifts, Erika supports those goals with empathy and practical strategies.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Erika uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and managing emotions. One approach emphasizes building stronger communication and boundary skills by practicing clear language and role-play exercises; this helps with relationship strain and recurring conflict. Another approach centers on grief work and coping with loss, where sessions focus on processing emotions, honoring what’s been lost, and finding daily routines that support healing.

Choosing the right technique is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods in-session, and adjust the approach as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies fit personality, pace, and goals.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow people to join from different locations when needed. If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm current options before booking; the therapist or service will list the supported formats. Overall, online work aims to bring consistent, practical support into everyday routines so people can apply what they learn between sessions.