Kathy Clair-Hayes, LICSW

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All therapy sessions are remote (video) at this time due to the need for social distancing (COVID). I see clients on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays between 9am-12pm and 4-7pm. If you are interested in booking a consultation call, please go to my website www.kathyclairhayes.com and click the "secure client portal" button on the bottom right of the page and select new client. Then pick a time for us to talk on the phone for 15-20 min free consultation call.

Home Welcome from Kathy Clair-Hayes, LICSW Thanks for taking the time to learn about my clinical practice and how we can work together. Picking a therapist is a very personal choice. You need to feel that your therapist understands your experience, your challenges and moves you a new way of seeing yourse...

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I get to see this daily in my work with Thor...he shares his calm and loving presence with our clients.

Specializing in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with Thor a service trained facility dog. Thor and I work with teens, individuals and couples living with anxiety, stress, depression and relationship challenges. Please visit kathyclairhayes.com to learn more about how we can work together.

Mindful Dog Walking

Mindful dog walking - One way to reduce stress and anxiety. http://kathyclairhayes.com/2018/05/24/mindful-dog-walking/

Mindful Dog Walking When Thor and I became a team, I thought, “Great now I will take energetic walks and lose some weight.” We would start out from my house with a bounce in our step. I knew he would

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When clients come to me complaining that they are anxious and not able to sleep, one of the first things I ask is, "How much time are you spending on your phone?" The constant checking of a phone and FOMO does not help us build mindfulness moments. And we all need more of those...Find out more about my therapy practice at kathyclairhayes.com

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Excited to share our new website, kathyclairhayes.com ! Hope it captures our spirit of work in therapy. Thor is present in all my therapy sessions. For kids and teens we use Animal Assisted Therapy techniques to teach mindfulness and self esteem strategies. Check us out to learn more.

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Thanks to the Newton South High School AWARE club for inviting Thor and I to come speak about how Thor works with kids and teens who are living with anxiety and depression. We all practiced Thor breathing!

Welcome to our private practice. My co-therapist, Thor, ( a 6 year old yellow lab/ golden retriever mix) and I are seeing kids, teens and adults who are living with anxiety, depression, trauma, struggling with life transitions, living with cancer or coping with grief and loss. Thor is present in all my therapy sessions. For kids and teens we use Animal Assisted Therapy techniques to teach mindfulness and self esteem strategies.