Jacqueline Hayes Verified Provider

Jacqueline Hayes, LPC-SA, provides individual therapy through Thriveworks Counseling and Psychiatry in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, just off Jefferson Highway. She believes that sometimes you need someone outside your usual circle to help you process life experiences, especially when you’re facing trauma, abuse, or long-standing emotional pain.

With over 10 years of experience and a deeply personal understanding of healing work, Ms. Hayes is open about the fact that her path into counseling grew from surviving intimate partner violence and unresolved trauma. That lived experience shows in how she works with clients. She and her staff are direct, honest, and focused on helping you move forward, rather than staying stuck in the past. 

Who May Thrive in Her Therapy Space

Ms. Hayes works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, women’s issues, and unresolved trauma. Her team energized by clients who are motivated to show up, follow through, and try again when change feels hard. She also believes that therapy is active. Expect reflection, insight, and “homework” to help you stay engaged in this work. 

What It Feels Like to Work with Thriveworks

If you like to talk things through and want a session that truly centers on you, Thriveworks may be a good fit. Ms. Hayes’ style is laid back, but purposeful. She uses approaches like behvioral counseling and other solution-focused modalities. Thriveworks’ Baton Rouge location supports therapy with consistent scheduling, insurance-based care, and self-pay options that make ongoing care more realistic for local clients.