Hayley Peterson is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with impressive credentials, including MA, LPC, NCC, and BC-TMH. Her belief is that effective counseling stems from a collaborative relationship, where both she and her clients work together to create and achieve counseling goals while monitoring progress. Through her guidance, clients gain valuable insights into their challenges, develop essential coping skills, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life and daily activities. Understanding that every individual is unique, Hayley tailors her approach based on the information provided and her initial assessment during the first session. She deeply respects her clients' independence and their innate ability to forge their own paths, solutions, and directions in life. Hayley's role is to support their healing and development with empathy, acceptance, and unwavering respect in a judgment-free environment. With experience across various age groups—including preteens, children, teens, and adults—she provides a safe space where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be openly evaluated, allowing for the exploration of new choices. Hayley aims to empower her clients through counseling, equipping them with knowledge and tools for continued growth even after therapy concludes. Her expertise encompasses vital areas such as anxiety, depression, coping skills, and utilizes a range of effective therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion-Focused therapy, Expressive Arts, and more.