Hi, Iām Hailey!
I am here to assist in discovering your inner creativity and inviting play into your daily life to aid in healing from your past and shaping your future.
I graduated from Lesley University in 2013 with a degree in Counseling with a concentration in Holistic Psychology and minors in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology. I obtained my Master of Social Work from Bridgewater State University in 2016. The majority of my career has been spent working in residential settings with young men and their families involved with the juvenile justice system; however, I also have experience working with underserved youth and families in schools, communities, and their homes.
I describe myself as intuitive, intelligent, and quirky. I once wrote an essay in high school entitled "I Think I'm Weird" and it was all the things I listed in that essay that I believe have become the best parts of myself as an adult. I love a good comfy outfit (even better if it's thrifted), snuggles with my dogs, and buying more plants than I have homes for. I love to read, cook, and spend time in the sun. Like a true millennial, my favorite movies are "Hook," "Fern Gully," and pretty much any John Hughes film. I currently live with my fiance and three dogs outside of Pittsburgh, PA; however, I will forever consider myself a true New Englander at heart.
My approach
I draw from a background in expressive arts therapy which, when combined with trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic practices, techniques, and skill-building, allows me to work collaboratively with clients to find solutions custom-fit and tailor-made for their unique experiences.
I bring to Authentic Reclaimed an enthusiasm for viewing individuals as their own true experts, empowering them in trusting in their strength and knowledge to progress toward their self-directed goals. I aim to be a consistent support for my clients, weaving together compassion, humor, and a little bit of healthy risk-taking and challenge to create my unique approach in therapy.
Education, Licensure and Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (License #2121046 Massachusetts)
Bachelors of Science in Counseling- Lesley University
Masters of Social Work (MSW)- Bridgewater University
Availability and Insurance
Hailey has immediate openings on Tuesdays at 5 pm; Wednesdays at 3pm, 4 pm and 5 pm; and Thursdays at 4 pm and 5 pm. Hailey accepts the following insurances: BCBS, Tufts Commercial and Tufts Health Direct, Harvard Pilgrim, and Aetna; we are unable to accept Health Plans Inc at this time. Hailey currently only works with individuals 18 years old and older. Hailey is supervised by Lyndsey Gear LICSW.