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Kate Hayes

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA

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288 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605
At the heart of my work is a simple belief: every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and deeper connection with themselves and others. As a humanistic therapist, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can bring your whole self your struggles, your hopes, and your strengths. Together, we’ll explore what feels most important to you, at your own pace, with the understanding that you are the expert of your own life. I take a collaborative, integrative approach—supporting you in finding clarity, resilience, and new possibilities so you can feel more aligned and empowered.
I blend evidence-based tools with a compassionate, person-centered approach. Our work will focus on both building practical skills and exploring the deeper roots of your struggles, creating space for healing, resilience, and growth. Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels more balanced and true to you.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Bridge Counseling Center at Open Sky

288 Grove Street

Worcester, MA 01605 map

My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Stress 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Kate Hayes
Photo of Kate Hayes, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Bridge Counseling Center at Open Sky

288 Grove Street

Worcester, MA 01605 map

My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Stress 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • MassHealth
  • MBHP | MassHealth
  • Medicare
  • Tufts
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Valerie Pierre (Massachusetts / LMHC9685) Kathryn Hayes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended New York University, Master of Arts: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, Graduated 2025
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Do these issues align with your needs?

Endorsement

Jennifer Walker
Jennifer Walker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Kate offers clients genuine warmth and empathy paired with clinical expertise. She has a grounding presence that is both calming and focused, providing clients space for healing and meaningful change. She is highly effective and has my strong endorsement!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Bridge Counseling Center at Open Sky

288 Grove Street

Worcester, MA 01605

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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
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Kate Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA