Hayley Mauro

Compassionate LCSW specializing in practical coping skills

LCSW California

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Hayley

Hayley Mauro is a California LCSW who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She blends practical skills with compassionate listening to support clients working through depression, relationship and family concerns, eating and parenting issues, and a wide range of life transitions. Her background includes seven years of clinical practice and a commitment to fostering an open, nonjudgmental space for emotional exploration and growth.

Hayley uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational approaches to help clients develop clearer thinking patterns and more effective coping strategies. She also draws on techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused work when appropriate, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.

With training and experience across many areas including LGBT concerns, ADHD, aging and geriatric issues, cancer and hospice support, and adoption and foster care matters, she offers informed, attentive care rooted in practical tools and collaborative planning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Hayley frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and daily stressors. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense feelings or relationship conflicts are part of the picture.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Hayley works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions, and she adjusts methods over time to suit evolving needs and priorities.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to access consistent care with flexibility. These options support scheduling around work and family life, provide different ways to express thoughts and emotions, and allow clients to practice strategies in the contexts where they live and work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Hayley works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, eating and parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.

Which therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match techniques to client goals and situations.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional practice experience working in clinical settings and supporting clients through a variety of life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Hayley holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California as CA LCSW 113939.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with this therapist?

Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees structured for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCancerFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingPanic disorder and panic attacks Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English