Marie Hayes , LCSW, CSW

Marie Hayes is a licensed social worker in Montana with 7 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, and the difficulties that come with life changes. She combines practical strategies with empathetic support to help clients pursue clearer goals and greater emotional balance.

Marie treats every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to address each client's specific circumstances and strengths, creating an individualized path forward. Marie emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that align with a client's values and pace.

She recognizes that reaching out for help requires courage and is committed to supporting and empowering clients as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Her approach is attentive and goal-oriented, focused on helping people build skills and resilience over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Marie Hayes uses evidence-based, skills-focused strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. These techniques teach practical tools for regulating emotions, improving coping, and building confidence so clients can handle everyday challenges more effectively.

She also applies trauma-informed support when addressing experiences of trauma and abuse, creating a paced approach that honors each person’s readiness to process difficult memories and feelings. In addition, Marie integrates coaching-oriented methods for clients working on motivation, life changes, and goal setting, helping translate insight into actionable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Marie works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods over time so treatment evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Marie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. This range of options makes it easier to access consistent care from home, work, or while traveling, and supports continuity of treatment when life circumstances change.