- Calm collaborative style
- Skills focused
- Trauma aware
About Hayley
Hayley Mauro is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage worry, grief, and life changes. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and motivation in straightforward, practical ways. Hayley aims to make sessions feel calm and approachable so people can talk honestly about what they are facing.
Hayley has seven years of clinical experience. That background includes work across different settings supporting individuals who are navigating difficult life transitions and emotional strain. She integrates techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build skills to cope day to day.
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with mindful awareness and solution-focused planning. She also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients stay engaged and take manageable steps forward. Sessions typically focus on concrete tools and small practice tasks between meetings.
Hayley lists adoption and foster care among areas she pays special attention to, alongside concerns such as parenting, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues. She also works with concerns around sexuality, women’s issues, and somatization, offering a broad base of support.
People interested in working with Hayley will find clear goals and practical exercises paired with open listening. She encourages honest conversation and collaboration to build confidence and more effective coping skills.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Hayley often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on practical steps and experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-informed techniques are useful when strong emotions make it hard to problem-solve or stay connected to goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level, and she adjusts methods over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people access consistent support while juggling other responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Hayley address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, eating and sexuality concerns, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work mixes practical skill-building with reflective conversation. Expect clear tools, short practice tasks, and mindful exercises alongside supportive listening.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working in multiple settings with individuals facing life stressors and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds an LCSW license in California and practices within that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats the therapist is providing at the time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Hayley?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.