Allison Hayes

About Allison Hayes

I have a passion for working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in providing Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy to children and families. I have personally experienced the unconditional love and power of Jesus to save and heal. I have encountered Him as our Healer, our Counselor and Advocate, our Comforter, our wellspring of life, He is God with us, and “the Living One Who Sees Me” (Genesis 16:13 and John 4). I would be honored to get the opportunity to hear your story, to come alongside you and your family on this journey, and add to the tools in your toolbelt for a thriving life and meaningful relationships.

Is it Possible for Kids to Control their Emotions? A Child Therapist Weighs In

, March 20th, 2025|Christian Counseling for Children, Christian Counseling For Teens, Family Counseling, Featured|

“Can you please pick that up?” “We don’t draw on the walls.” “The rule is no screens after 5 pm.” “Are you ready to brush your teeth?” “Will you please help by cleaning up the toys?” “Just do as I said!” “If you don’t get in the car, then [...]

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How to Stop Worrying: Physical Ways to Play

, February 28th, 2025|Anxiety, Featured, Individual Counseling|

Play therapy, while often used to help children explore their feelings, can also be highly beneficial for adults dealing with chronic worry. Engaging in playful activities can help adults manage stress, express their emotions, and figure out how to stop worrying. Play therapy is a clinical term used in [...]

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How to Recognize Signs of ADHD in Children

, December 23rd, 2024|ADHD/ADD, Christian Counseling for Children, Christian Counseling For Teens, Family Counseling, Featured|

If you notice that your child has trouble focusing on a particular task and is often overtaken by impulses and whatever he or she feels like doing, often without a thought of what the results of actions will be, or if he or she is unusually busy and active [...]

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Play Therapy for Children: What’s the Big Deal About CCPT?

, November 15th, 2024|Christian Counseling for Children, Family Counseling, Featured|

Once Upon an Ordinary Day One ordinary school day, Mrs. Johnson picked up elementary-aged Timothy from school and could tell something was bothering him. So she asked him, “How was your day, Timothy?” With a deep sigh, Timothy relayed the happenings of the day with great emotional clarity and [...]

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