About Hayley
Hayley McLemore is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and challenges with self-esteem. She supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addictions, anger, and major life changes. Hayley speaks English and American Sign Language and brings seven years of clinical experience to sessions.
Hayley focuses on building a straightforward, accepting space where clients can talk about hard things without feeling judged. She uses practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and try small changes that make a difference.
How Hayley works
Sessions are collaborative and geared toward real-life problems such as work stress, relationship communication, and coping with illness or caregiver strain. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while taking steps that match their values. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or depression.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are part of her work when people want clear, action-oriented plans. Hayley has experience addressing issues that commonly occur alongside mood and anxiety conditions, including substance use, codependency, shame, impulsivity, and isolation. She also has experience supporting clients who are hearing impaired and those coping with chronic pain and medical conditions.
People who choose Hayley can expect concise guidance, practical strategies, and a steady, nonjudgmental presence. Her goal is to help clients build skills they can use between sessions and to support gradual, sustainable change.
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What Hayley works with
The areas below are the ones Hayley selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English, American Sign Language |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches that fit real life and online care
Hayley often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take steps that match their values. This approach can be useful for persistent anxiety, depression, or life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood, giving small experiments and homework to test new behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Hayley works with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made. That means sessions focus on what matters most to the client, whether that is short-term coping or longer-term change.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it possible to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules without traveling to an office.
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