Dr. Amy Hayes Assistant Professor of Counseling
Education:
B.A., Saginaw Valley State
M.A., Spring Arbor University
Ph.D., Liberty University
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.
Hayes, 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
Licensed 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
Journal 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
