- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Hayley
Hayley Kassraie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with three years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression. Hayley also addresses body image, loneliness, obsessive-compulsive concerns, personality-related difficulties, self-love, women’s issues, and young adult issues.
Hayley uses a direct, person-focused style in sessions. She listens first, then helps people name what feels stuck. Conversations move toward practical steps people can try between sessions. Humor and persistence are often part of how she works with clients.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that keep the person’s goals central. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and develop clearer, more effective responses. Dialectical behavior strategies are applied when people need tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Motivational interviewing helps when a person is unsure about change, and solution-focused strategies are used to find immediate, manageable steps. Together these methods create a mix of reflection and action. Hayley aims to help people rebuild confidence, find balance, and notice what brings them satisfaction.
Many clients come seeking change after feeling anxious, stuck, or disconnected. Hayley encourages practical experiments, gradual skill building, and check-ins on progress. She asks people to try small shifts and discuss what worked in the next session. This way the work stays grounded in everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set priorities for change. It fits issues like low self-worth, relationship decisions, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches skills for spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors. This approach is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It includes techniques for grounding, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with emotional instability and overwhelming moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. That collaborative process helps identify which methods match the client’s needs and preferences.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins between classes or shifts. Some clients prefer shorter or phone-based check-ins when they need a quicker or less bandwidth-heavy option; others like longer video sessions for teaching skills and role play.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting strain, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, loneliness, OCD-related concerns, personality difficulties, self-love, women’s issues, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centered approach with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. Sessions tend to balance listening, skill teaching, and actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That is the professional experience noted in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an LPC in Connecticut. Those are the credential and location provided.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and booking process.
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