Personal Statement
Deidre Hayes has been a licensed clinical social worker in New Orleans for over 20 years. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Loyola University of the South, a Masters in Social Work from Tulane University, and a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She has extensive experience with individuals and families, specializing in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Her private practice specializes in custody evaluations and individual, children and family interventions. Dr. Hayes has been an integral part of many start-up initiatives including, Covenant House New Orleans, the New Orleans Drug and Mental Health Courts, and the New Orleans Family Justice Center. She currently serves on the leadership team for NHS Louisiana and is the clinical consultant for NHS’ New Orleans programs including the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and the Coordinated System of Care (CSOC) wraparound initiative. She also provides clinical supervision and guidance for the dedicated NHS social workers who serve the most vulnerable members of the community. She serves as both supervisor and mentor for those seeking licensure. In addition, she has been a clinical consultant for the Federal Court Eastern District of Louisiana Reentry Program. Trainings provided include: Child Advocacy, Mental Health, Ethics, and Case Management.
For TSSW, Dr. Hayes is currently co-leading the Empowering Change Task Force, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion within schools and facilitating connections between medical schools and inter-professional educational programs.
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Click HereClient Focus (Age)
- Children (6 to 10)
- Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Behavioral Issues
- Child or Adolescent
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family Systems
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
Years in Practice
20+ years
Services Fee
- Therapy Session $90-$150
Payments Accepted
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Licenses
License Name | License | State | Year |
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | 3322 | LA | 1993 |
Certifications
Name | Year |
---|---|
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) | 1996 |
Associations
Name | Duration |
---|---|
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) | 1989-Present |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Year |
---|---|---|---|
University of Tennessee, Knoxville | DSW | Social Work | 2015 |
Tulane University | MSW | Social Work | 1990 |
Loyola University | BA | Psychology | 1986 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Deidre D. Hayes, LCSW
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115