Hayley Abernathy

Hayley Abernathy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is warm and easy to talk to. She works with clients of all ages and especially enjoys working with children and teenagers.

Hayley understands that kids and teens don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling. They may know they’re stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, sad, or frustrated, or simply feel like no one understands them or that they don’t quite fit in. Parents may notice changes in mood or behavior, struggles at school, friendship difficulties, or that their child just doesn’t seem like themselves lately.

Hayley helps children and teens work through anxiety, depression, big emotions, low self-esteem, school-related concerns, friendship and family challenges, life changes, and everyday stressors.

Her approach is warm, strengths-based, and tailored to each client. And with kids and teens, therapy doesn’t have to mean sitting in a chair talking about feelings. Hayley uses play, activities, art, creativity, and other developmentally appropriate approaches to help young people express themselves, understand what they’re feeling, build coping skills, and gain confidence.

Hayley strives to create a space where kids and teens can relax, be themselves, and feel genuinely heard and understood. Her therapy dog, Bear, can also join sessions when clients are comfortable with him. For some kids, having Bear nearby makes therapy feel a little less intimidating and a lot more comfortable.

Hayley also works with adults and draws from person-centered and strengths-based therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, expressive approaches, and other techniques based on each person’s individual needs and goals. And Bear is happy to be there for adults too!