Dr. Amy Hayes

Education:
Ph.D., Liberty University
M.A., Spring Arbor University
B.A., Saginaw Valley State

amy.hayes@nwciowa.edu

Dr. Amy Hayes currently serves as an assistant professor for the M.A. Clinical Mental Health and M.A. School Counseling programs at Northwestern College. Along with her assistant professor role at Northwestern, Hayes also serves as a marriage intensive counselor at Hope Restored and counselor and supervisor at her own Amy Hayes Professional Counseling and Supervision Services. Prior to her current roles, Hayes specialized in substance use disorders at Saginaw Psychological Services and was an adjunct professor at Spring Arbor University.

+Publications and presentationsHayes, A. & Park, J. (2024). Counseling single parent families: Single mothers and single fathers. In Hannor-Walker, T., Bohecker, L., King, J. (Eds.), Marriage and family: God's design. Kendall Hunt. Kim, K. & Hayes, A. (2024). Counseling dual kinship families: Grandparents raising grandchildren. In Hannor-Walker, T., Bohecker, L., King, J. (Eds.) Marriage and family: God's design. Kendall Hunt. Paulson, B.N., Hayes, A.L., Lilley, S.C., Imhoff, B.A., Crosland, C.A. (2024) The lived experiences of addiction counselors and applications for building resiliency. Journal of Addiction Therapy and Research. 2024; 8(1): 024-034. Paulson B, Hayes A, Lilley S, Imhoff B and Crosland C. "Strategies of Addiction Counselors to Avoid Burnout and Compassion Fatigue". Medicon Medical Sciences 8.1 (2025): 07-18.DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.08.263 Park, J., & Hayes, A. (2025, January 17). Counseling solo parents. International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. Hayes, A. (July 2024). Counseling Couples, Boundaries, and IPV. The Counseling Center. Boise, ID. Hayes, A. (May 2024). Trauma Informed Care. Serenity Bay Health. Auburn, MI. Hayes, A. (March 2024). Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): What Helping Professionals Need to Know. Focus on the Family. Colorado Springs, CO. Bohecker, L., & Hayes, A. L. (April 2024). Marital Therapy Topics. Invited 7 hour continuing education credit virtual training. Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness. Emporia, KS. Goodwin, M., Barend, A., Hayes, A., Weil, T. E. (August, 2022). Is it Safe to be Me? [Symposium Presentation]. Central Virginia Counselor Development Symposium. LU Workshop Series | Counselor Education & Family Studies | Liberty University

+Professional experienceLicensed Professional Counselor - Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Michigan Certification Board of Addictions Professionals Certified Clinical Supervisor - Michigan Certification Board of Addictions Professionals

+MembershipsJournal of Faith Integration: Reviewer Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling: Emerging Editorial Board American Counseling Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Michigan Counseling Association CSI Rho Eta Pi Rho International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors