You can reach out to start services at 606-222-0387 or Chris.hayes@jhlmft.com
Jennifer Hayes, PhD LMFT RPT
Dr. Hayes is a child and family therapist that works with individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Hayes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in KY, TN, and FL. She is a registered play therapist and trained in Polyvagal theory to be a Safe and Sound Protocol provider. Dr Hayes holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in child and adolescent therapy, a Master’s degree in Marriage and family therapy, a double major in Counseling and Theology, and last but not least an Associates in art.
Dr. Hayes is a Clinical Fellow and Clinical Supervisor with AAMFT, a Professional Member of the Association for Play Therapy, and an Associate member with the APA. Dr. Hayes is a Core faculty member in a MA MFT program.
Dr. Hayes serves on the AAMFT Kentucky Interest Network board as well.
Chris Hayes, MA
Chris has a Master’s degree in psychology. Chris has a BS in Criminal Justice from EKU and Assoicates in Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Working behind the sceen Chris assists with the operations of the practice.
Myron Jones, PhD
Myron Jones is an MFT Trainee, author, and current Associate in Los Angeles, CA, and Registered Intern (FL) respectively. Myron has had an interesting life in that he has been married twice, gone to Christian Ministry School, and has been a comedian, actor, singer, musician, and songwriter. Rides motorcycles, makes handmade jewelry and is a painter, writer, illustrator, and graphics designer. He is what is considered today a modern renaissance man with lots of experience in multiple career paths. He also is an Avid Cosplayer and continues to participate in many conventions to this day.
Myron is currently working on completing his hours to become a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapy. Myron has a particular interest in working with couples and relationship issues. He has invaluable experience in collaborating with couples and families to allow awareness of thoughts and feelings that are conducive to further growth, as well as awareness of patterns that present struggles and obstacles. Through an authentic, open, and empathetic interchange, Myron aims to provide a supportive and safe space for personal, relational, and familial growth and empowerment.
Myron can be reached at Drjones@jhlmft.com
Heather Smith, BS
Heather is a student intern completing her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University and obtained her undergraduate degree in clinical psychology from the University of Central Florida. Heather is passionate about creating a safe place for clients to be vulnerable and free to be their most authentic self. She has experience working at a nonprofit organization where she strives to impact the lives of her clients by empowering them reach their fullest potential. Heather is committed to helping the LGBTQ+ community, establishing and communicating boundaries, depression, grief, anxiety, navigating relationships, communication techniques and many other struggles.
Heather can be reached at heather@jhlmft.com
Nicole Cortes, BS
Nicole Cortes is currently a student intern completing her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University and obtained her undergraduate degree from Florida State University. Nicole is incredibly driven and passionate about helping clients identify their problems and finding healthy ways to overcome them. Specifically, she believes that building a strong therapeutic alliance with patients is pertinent to the overall success of therapy. Creating a safe place where clients feel exceedingly comfortable to express themselves without judgement is her main priority. By maintaining a positive, empathetic, sensitive, and caring demeanor, Nicole is confident that she can provide services to clients in a professional, trustworthy, and respectful manner.
Nicole is particularly interested in working with children and families using Play Therapy techniques. Additionally, she is committed to navigating other issues such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, communication/boundaries, social issues, relationship issues etc., In her free time, Nicole loves to cook, write, exercise, go to the beach, and spend time with her friends, family, and dogs.
Nicole can be reached at Nicole@jhlmft.com
Tina Hacker, B.S. TCADC
Tina is a current Master’s level graduate student at NCU in the Marriage and Family Therapy program. Tina graduated from the University of Phoenix with a BS in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in human services in 2017. Over the last decade most of my professional work has been in domestic violence and substance abuse, working as a Counselor / Advocate in a shelter, Case Manager in speciality court programs, and as a Substance Abuse Counselor in medically assisted treatment. As a professional interest with my field being so closely related to the opioid epidemic, Tina completed an Emergency Medical Technician Training in 2018.
Tina noticed she had a core interest in the individuals within the systems they functioned in – their families, their communities, and the criminal justice system. She recognized a need for healing within people and the families and communities in which they functioned. Tina has completed externships in Emotionally Focused Therapy as well as EMDR. She hopes to pursue ongoing training in these areas as well as Integrative Nutrition and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and the energy psychology field.
Tina can be reached at Tina@jhlmft.com
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