Hayley Menges, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Welcome!  

I am so glad you are considering support for yourself or your loved one. My name is Hayley Menges and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with children, teens and young adults.  

I am a certified Autplay therapy provider, a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and am certified in TFCBT.  I have had the privilege of working closely for many years with autistic children, teens, young adults and their families.  I also work with individuals with ADHD, trauma, those navigating grief, and those grappling with stress, anxiety and perfectionism.  I am also a former school-based therapist and therefore have an understanding of best practices within the school setting and strategies to support diverse learning needs.

I believe in the importance of creating a warm, supportive and sensory-friendly environment where people feel safe to express themselves and explore their emotions.  My approach to therapy is strongly rooted in connection, empathy, understanding and acceptance.  I value a person-centered, strengths-based and playful approach in which we utilize tailored interventions to meet each person's unique needs and affirm their identity and experiences.   

Connection and the therapeutic relationship is one of the greatest predictors of progress in therapy and is of the utmost importance to me.  Personal growth and healing is gradual, so I am a good fit for families who understand that therapy is often a marathon, not a sprint.  

Through a variety of approaches, I hope to empower others to explore means for self-expression, develop strategies to regulate emotions, build self-awareness, develop coping techniques that work for them, and cultivate skills essential for navigating the social complexities of childhood, adolescence and young adulthood.

Compensation

I accept Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Medicare, Medicaid, Ambetter and HSH insurance, self-pay and can provide superbills.