Gwenyth Hayes, LMSW

Gwenyth Hayes, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker
Specializing in adult and older adult mental health, trauma, and creative professionals

Education & Training

Master of Social Work (MSW)
University of Michigan, School of Social Work

About Gwenyth

Gwenyth Hayes is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over a decade of experience in the human services and mental health fields. She earned her MSW from the University of Michigan and has been dedicated to supporting diverse populations since 2010.

Her professional background includes working with individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, older adults, and people living with psychiatric and physical disabilities. Gwenyth also has extensive experience assisting clients who are navigating poverty, social isolation, and systemic barriers to care.

A passionate advocate for social justice and mental health equity, Gwenyth is committed to understanding how systemic structures affect individual well-being—particularly within marginalized communities. As a professional musician, she is also deeply attuned to the unique emotional and psychological challenges faced by those in creative industries.

Specialties & Clinical Interests

Gwenyth works primarily with adults and older adults coping with a wide range of mental health concerns, including:

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Anger and stress management
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Life transitions and adjustment disorders
  • Identity and self-esteem challenges
  • Cultural and disability-related issues
  • Relationship and career difficulties

She is especially passionate about helping clients explore their identities, process trauma, and build resilience.

Therapeutic Approach

Gwenyth’s therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. She integrates emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and narrative therapy techniques to help clients process emotional pain, build self-compassion, and develop new perspectives on their experiences.

Guided by an intersectional lens, Gwenyth recognizes that every client’s background, culture, and identity shape how they navigate the world. Her work is grounded in mindfulness, validation, and a commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.