Marie Hayes, LCSW, CSW

Marie Hayes is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and helps clients find more motivation and confidence. Marie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.

Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. She adapts conversations and plans to match what a client needs right now, whether that means short-term coping strategies or longer-term growth. Marie encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time.

She has worked with people facing relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, workplace stress, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT concerns. Additional areas she supports include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and feelings of isolation or life-purpose questions. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, and bipolar-related concerns.

Sessions center on clear goals and practical tools. Marie helps clients talk through what matters most, practice basic skills, and track progress between meetings. She aims to empower people to make choices that fit their values and daily routines.

Marie is based in Florida and holds the credentials LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW, Clinical Social Worker. She works in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, use the site’s continue button on this profile to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Practical approaches for online relationship and life work

Marie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach helps people break large problems into small, manageable steps so progress feels achievable and less overwhelming. This method is useful for stress, anxiety, motivation, and coping with life changes.

Another approach emphasizes skill practice and brief exercises that can be tried between sessions. These exercises build confidence, improve communication, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. They also support work on relationship patterns and intimacy-related concerns by creating clear, practiced ways to respond differently.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will ask about your goals, day-to-day challenges, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will try methods that fit your needs and adjust them as progress is tracked, keeping the plan flexible and practical.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options available before booking. The benefits often include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer commutes. Licensed professionals can work with you to make sessions match your routine and priorities without promising a specific format.