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Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
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Jay Hayes

Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC (he, him)

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Charlotte, NC 28262
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Charlotte, NC 28262
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You’re easygoing, helpful, flexible, considerate, attentive, and polite. You go the extra mile to make sure that others' needs are met. Keeping your commitments to others is easy, but showing up for yourself, well.. that’s another story. Your struggles with self-abandonment, rejection, and emotional neglect hold you back from being genuinely happy. It feels like you’ve been living in a haze... just going through the motions. But now, you’re ready for something different. You’re ready to show up for you and really LIVE — that’s where I come in!
I specialize in working with folks who struggle to find and be themselves — regardless of how that looks. I help clients hold their hurt with compassion, accept their present reality, and commit to living a meaningful life!
Finding a good therapist is hard — trust me, I’ve been there! There’s so much to consider when making the decision. You deserve to work with someone who “gets it” — someone who gets YOU. Your needs are my top priority. If you’re invested in the journey, I would love to join!
Call or Jay Hayes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (980) 414-3184

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Sage Counseling CLT

Charlotte, NC 28262

(980) 414-3184

Telehealth

Raleigh, NC 27609

My website
I specialize in Emotional Neglect, Self Esteem and Men's Issues 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (980) 414-3184
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Sage Counseling CLT

Charlotte, NC 28262

(980) 414-3184

Telehealth

Raleigh, NC 27609

My website
I specialize in Emotional Neglect, Self Esteem and Men's Issues 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165

Payment Methods

Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Therapy should be within reach & ideal clients are highly invested in their growth. I offer flexible pricing for highly invested clients.
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Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-3184
"
Therapy should be within reach & ideal clients are highly invested in their growth. I offer flexible pricing for highly invested clients.
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-3184

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 15860 Jay Hayes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, MACC, Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: South Carolina Professional Counselors Board 11175 / 2025
  • License: FL TLHT Licensed Mental Health Counselor TPMC5987
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I am seminary and EMDR trained.
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Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-3184
"
I am seminary and EMDR trained.
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-3184

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Emotional Neglect
  • Self Esteem
  • Men's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Identity Issues
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I do my best work with high-performing individuals who find it difficult to "connect" with their lives. Perfectionism, anxiety, stress, spiritual issues, depression & emotional neglect are symptoms that I treat best.
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-3184
"
I do my best work with high-performing individuals who find it difficult to "connect" with their lives. Perfectionism, anxiety, stress, spiritual issues, depression & emotional neglect are symptoms that I treat best.
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-3184

Endorsement

Kaydium Therapy Services
Kaydium Therapy Services
Licensed Professional CounselorLCASLCMHCSCCS
Amazing clincian, full of compassion and knowledge!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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In the first 3-4 sessions, I will explore your background, presenting problem(s) and steps you've taken to fix the problem. Then, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to develop an orientation for treatment (goals). I may recommend EMDR for stuck spots where trauma rests. Remember: healing is a process, not an outcome.
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-3184
"
In the first 3-4 sessions, I will explore your background, presenting problem(s) and steps you've taken to fix the problem. Then, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to develop an orientation for treatment (goals). I may recommend EMDR for stuck spots where trauma rests. Remember: healing is a process, not an outcome.
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 414-3184

Location

Primary Location

Sage Counseling CLT

Charlotte, NC 28262

(980) 414-3184

Additional Location

Telehealth

Raleigh, NC 27609

(980) 414-3184
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 414-3184
Photo of Jay Hayes, Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Jay Hayes
Counselor, MACC, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 414-3184