- Hope-centered approach
- Skill-focused
- Works in English
About Veronica
Veronica Hayes is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings three years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, mood, substance use, and everyday life struggles. Veronica describes her work as faith-based and often frames therapy around hope and practical growth.
She tends to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what people are facing today. Veronica talks with clients about anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, and anger. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy questions, parenting stress, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life transitions.
Her style is conversational and encouraging. Veronica aims to help people identify small, doable steps that change how they feel and function. She often mixes goal-setting with reflection so progress feels clear and measurable.
Veronica emphasizes values and meaning for clients who want faith-informed care. At the same time she works with people who prefer a more pragmatic, skills-based approach. Sessions include talking through problems, practicing coping strategies, and planning follow-up steps between meetings.
Clients who choose her will complete an intake and work together to set goals. Veronica asks questions, listens, and collaborates on a plan that fits each person’s life. She invites people to bring their real concerns and to try approaches that can be adjusted over time.
How evidence-based techniques guide online care
Many clients benefit from treatments that combine problem-solving skills with mood-focused strategies. Behavioral approaches emphasize changing daily routines and habits that affect sleep, energy, and mood; they can help with depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances by building predictable, calming habits. Cognitive-style techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality to reduce worry and low mood.Veronica frames these techniques with a values-oriented perspective that draws on faith when clients want that included. She works collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a person’s goals and comfort level. That means trying methods, checking how they feel, and adjusting plans together rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care around work, school, and family by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. It also enables consistent check-ins and practice between meetings, which helps build new habits such as better sleep routines and stress management.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with common and serious concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, grief, trauma, and substance use. She also addresses relationship strain, intimacy questions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on hope and small, manageable steps. Veronica blends values-based dialogue with skill practice and concrete planning between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience working in mental health settings with people facing mood, behavior, and life stressors.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.