Allison Hayes

Qualifications & Experience

I have a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The King’s University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Sociology from Abilene Christian University. I completed the trainings from the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas, and I am experienced in providing Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CCPT & CPRT). I graduated from The Village Training Institute (TVCI) from The Village Church in 2020-2021 and I have also completed seminary courses from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

My Call to Christian Counseling

Jesus met me in my despair, taught me my true identity, and invited me into a greater story, and I want to spend my life extending that invitation to others. I spent several years working for the local church and that is where I thought I would stay, but the Lord moved in my heart to pursue counseling work as a bridge for the practical application of Christian theology.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

My schedule is packed full of counseling, church activities, and the constant smell and making of coffee, as my husband is both a Pastor and entrepreneur who owns a coffee company. Together, we love to host our family, friends, and church community in our home.

With our busy schedules, I enjoy the practice of Sabbath and feel refreshed when I can sit in my little green chair by my fireplace, sipping coffee or tea, reading C.S. Lewis, and diving into the themes of Scripture. I also enjoy exploring different walking trails with my husband on our day off together.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma

Counseling for Children

Have you ever asked your young child, “What’s wrong?” or “Why did you do that?” and they just can’t give you an answer? It would be so nice if they could explain, “Well, Suzie pulled my hair and called me ‘dumb’ today, and my brother is really getting on my nerves and sometimes I feel like you and Dad love him more than me, so I yelled at Dilan because I have so much anger and jealousy built up inside.” But we know kids don’t process or communicate that way. Children process and communicate through play. I’m here to give your child a safe place to experience empathy, to process and share their inner world through their play, and to provide them with the opportunity to develop skills of self-confidence, self-regulation, and self-control.

Family Counseling

Are you feeling more exhausted and disconnected from your children or family members than connected with them? Family is essential, parenting is a privilege, and becoming a grandparent is a gift, but family comes with special challenges, struggles, and problems. Many times the problems in our family experiences become our focus and the only thing we can see. It’s been my honor and privilege to come alongside families and add to their toolbelts so that they begin to focus on and draw from their strengths, improve their communication, and increase connection. It would be my delight to partner with you in your unique family situation to identify and achieve your goals in your family.

Premarital Counseling

Did you know that when you come together with your spouse in marriage you form a complete, new family? This decision to make the promise of marriage is so exciting, and it can also bring up many questions, concerns, challenges, and even fear and pain for couples. This is the beauty and challenge of relationship. It would be my honor and joy to hear your story and come alongside you as you face the many aspects of joining your lives together.

Group Counseling

The group setting can provide such a powerful space to experience that you are not alone, to realize you have a story to share with others, and to learn from other people in both similar and different situations from your own. I have enjoyed the opportunity to lead Child-Parent Relationship Therapy training groups and empower parents, grandparents, and babysitters with skills to identify and meet your child(ren)’s emotional needs, set limits and consequences, help your child develop self-control and confidence, and increase connection. If navigating family and child interactions is difficult and you feel like you are at the end of your rope, you are not alone, and there is hope!

Anxiety

Jesus promises us peace, yet many people are living under the tyranny of anxiety. Our society places many demands on us, our schedules can be overwhelming to say the least, living in this world involves challenges and trouble, and many of us live under the task master of perfectionism. If you find yourself living with feelings of worry, anxiety, or panic, I would be honored to walk with you in identifying the underlying causes and developing coping skills to overcome the debilitating symptoms of anxiety. I often turn to the truths in Philippians 4 that remind me that I don’t have to be anxious because “the Lord is at hand,” we can take everything to Him, and His peace will guard our hearts and minds. I am hopeful to partner with you in experiencing this peace.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Keller – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Online Counseling – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for Individuals, Couples, and Groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.