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Donna Hayes

(she/her)

The Forest Through the Trees Therapy

LICSW

Clients I Work With

work with adults ages 18 and older and specialize in treating mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. I also support clients who may be struggling with life transitions, relationship and family challenges, high levels of stress, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, and grief.

Approach

My style is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. Above all, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and empowered. I draw on evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and positive psychology. Together, we’ll tailor a therapeutic approach that fits your unique needs and goals.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

My first experience with therapy was in middle school, and I was fortunate to connect with a therapist who quickly became a trusted source of support and guidance. Through that experience, I learned how meaningful it can be to feel truly seen, understood, and supported. Therapy helped me navigate significant losses, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, and depression, while also teaching me healthier ways to understand and manage my emotions. I have continued to engage in therapy on and off throughout my life because I deeply value self-awareness, personal growth, and healing. I strongly believe in practicing what I encourage in others. My own experiences allow me to approach clients with empathy, authenticity, and a genuine understanding of how vulnerable and transformative the therapeutic process can be.

More About My Practice

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, you don't have to go through it alone. I will provide a safe, compassionate space where you can remove your mask and be you. Together, we'll find what works best for you. If you're ready to take the next step, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Reach out, let's talk.

Ages Served

Adults

Services Provided

Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken

English

Specializations

Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology

Specialties

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Substance Use

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Private Pay (Superbills Not Provided)

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Ascension
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
BlueCross BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Elevance Health / Anthem BCBS plans
Harvard Pilgrim
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
Providence
Tufts
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

State Licensed In

Maryland
Massachusetts