About Andrea Hayes

Dr. Andrea Hayes (Dr. Drea) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), an author, and founder of Ladies of Vivid Elegance (L.O.V.E) a mentorship program for young women. She also maintains a private practice in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Dr. Drea is a proud military spouse, and former educator. Her passion for youth, the military community, and her community as a whole is the driving force behind her desire to continue to advance in the mental health field by giving back to others.

Understanding her clients and developing a strong therapeutic relationship is essential. Dr. Drea strives to connect with her clients and works hard to understand their point of view. Dr. Drea believes that it is very important for clients to know that they have someone who is willing to listen and help them work through any challenges they may be facing. Dr. Drea is gladly accepting new clients from the ages of 5 years old to those in their golden years.

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My Education & Experience

Dr. Drea began her undergraduate career at Winston-Salem State University and eventually transferred to Fayetteville State University. She graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a minor in Telecommunications. After traveling to their first duty station with her husband, an active duty service member, she returned to Fayetteville State, obtained her license in middle grades education, and became a Language Arts Teacher at the middle school level.

Dr. Drea's love for her students and her concern for them academically and as individuals motivated her to return and earn a degree in mental health. Dr. Drea pursued her degree in Community Counseling at Webster University and graduated with a Master's in Community Counseling in 2009. While working towards her degree, Dr. Drea worked as a case manager for the developmentally disabled population.

After earning her degree, Dr. Drea became a Licensed Counselor. Soon after becoming licensed, Dr. Drea worked as a Substance Use Counselor in a residential treatment program in the prison setting. Since serving in the prison setting, she has worked for private practice, a community-based program, and has served as a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC). Dr. Drea's vast experience has prepared her to work within her practice, providing services to her clients as she works hard to ensure that her clients receive the best care possible.

In 2019, Dr. Drea earned her Ph.D. in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior from Capella University. Her motivation and determination to continuously learn pushed her to be the best she can be by adhering to the belief that one can never stop learning. With the importance of learning in mind, Dr. Drea does all that she can to ensure that her clients are knowledgeable concerning their mental health needs and the road to becoming healthier regarding their mental health.

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