Deb Hayes PhD, LPC, LISAC, HHP brings varied experiences and training as a doctoral level psychotherapist with dual licenses in general mental health counseling and addictions with certification as a holistic health practitioner to each client she serves. She aims to promote lasting positive changes that extend beyond the counseling sessions through a variety of approaches, with approximately 35 years in helping others.
As a psychotherapist/counselor Dr. Hayes treats adults and couples for a variety of issues including PTSD, complex trauma, OCD, panic disorder, depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, history of abuse, eating disorders, attachment, personality disorders, cognitive processing disorders, other general mental health conditions, life stressors, transitions, and familial concerns.
Dr. Hayes offers a variety of treatment modalities in treating various issues, including Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Family Systems therapies, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Faith-based therapies, Exposure therapies (ERP), mindfulness-based therapies, Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT-individual only), Reality/Choice Therapy, Motivational Interviewing( MI), Gestalt, and integrative/holistic therapies.
As a holistic health practitioner, she strives to address stress related and chronic health conditions that may impact your mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as trauma and other psychological issues that impact your health. She is also certified as a functional genomics consultant for those interested in how their genetics impact their health.
Dr. Hayes works with adults and couples weekdays with evening appointments available. She practices telehealth in Arizona and has an office for in-person in Show Low,/PInetop, Arizona, serving the White Mountains.