Doris Hayes

(she/her)

PMHNP, 3 years of experience
Solution oriented
Direct
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

Hello! I'm a Licensed Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in California. I received my Masters from the University of Walden and have practiced for over one year. I help young and older adults struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, career stress, and burnout become the best versions of themselves. My journey in healthcare began as a Pharmacy Technician and Instructor, where I developed a passion for helping patients understand their medications and nutritional needs. This experience fueled my transition into nursing, where I have worked in various settings such as critical care, psych unit, rehabilitation, and urgent care, further enriching my patient care background. My commitment to personalized care is unwavering. I always take into account each patient's unique background and health requirements. My experience includes administering medications and developing specific care plans to educate patients on managing conditions like HTN and diabetes. My commitment to continuous learning is unwavering. I have actively participated in numerous training sessions and workshops to stay updated with the best practices in healthcare. Whether providing bedside care, conducting patient education, or supporting fellow nurses, my goal is always to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Outside of work, I am deeply involved in community activities and am passionate about staying physically active. I believe in the power of community in promoting health and well-being, and I look forward to supporting you with personalized and compassionate care

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then deeply delve into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions, showing that your challenges are of utmost importance and are deeply understood and respected.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having worked with young professionals for the past year, I have developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with Individuals dealing with the stress of academic pressures, career planning, and major life changes. Clients working through challenges related to self-image and personal growth. My clients are eager to improve but still need the tools to realize this goal. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious about their jobs. Through our counseling process, they will gain the tools and strategies to take control of their lives and feel more confident in their abilities.

Specialties

Top specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Individualized care: Treatment plans are tailored to each patient's unique presentation , considering their history, comorbid conditions , and treatment responses. Monitoring and Adjustments: Regular follow-ups to monitor efficacy, side effects, ad treatment adherence are key in managing these mental health conditions. Collaboration: Working alongside therapists, social workers, and other healthcare providers ensures comprehensive care.

Trauma-Focused CBT

By reducing PTSD symptoms , improving anxiety/depression, Enhancing emotional regulation and coping skills and strengthening family relationships

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Reduces stress and emotional reactivity, Enhances emotional regulation and self-compassion, improves focus and cognitive flexibility and promotes relaxation and overall well-being

Psychodynamic

A form of talk therapy that aims to explore unconscious motivations and unresolved conflicts to bring them into conscious awareness. Techniques such as free association, dream analysis, exploring past experienced and relationships and identifying and working through defense mechanisms.

, 145 ratings

11 ratings with written reviews

March 18, 2026

I've enjoyed my time under Doris' care because she understands the mental load of young adults. Her expertise helped me find the perfect medication combination to relieve my symptoms. I'm finally at a point where I can function in all aspects of my life.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 7 with Doris

February 17, 2026

Where to start. Wonderful human.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Doris

November 26, 2025

I really enjoyed her energy and honesty. She made me feel like I can conquer what is in front of me no matter what. I like her approach.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Doris