- Grief and loss
- Communication help
- Life transitions
About Erika
Erika Hayes is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio who focuses on grief, loss, and life transitions. She pays close attention to boundaries and communication, and helps people find steady ground during stressful times.
Her work often centers on supporting people through family-related concerns and relationship stress. Erika helps clients talk through family of origin issues, communication problems, and the strain that comes with big life changes. She also offers counseling around hospice and end-of-life matters.
Erika keeps sessions collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps clients try new ways of communicating and setting limits. Sessions can include talking through painful memories, practicing clearer requests, and planning steps to cope with daily stressors.
She has six years of counseling experience and brings that perspective to ordinary struggles. Erika aims to help people notice small changes that add up over time and build on their existing strengths.
People who want guidance on grief, relationship difficulties, or navigating transitions may find her approach steady and straightforward. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Evidence-based approaches for grief and relationships online
Erika describes her practice as drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people process strong emotions and improve how they relate to others. One common approach she uses focuses on processing grief and loss by creating space to tell the story of what happened, name difficult feelings, and build routines that support daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes communication skills and boundary work, with practical exercises to practice clearer requests and responses that reduce repeated conflict.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erika will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they figure out which techniques to try and adjust them as progress happens.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online appointments helpful because they can fit sessions into a busy day, skip travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format and scheduling during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to fit your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Erika focuses on grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses communication problems, family of origin issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens deeply, then works with clients to try communication strategies and coping steps that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She brings six years of professional counseling experience to her work with people facing grief, relationship strain, and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio as an Ohio LPCC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.