Brian Hayes

Limited Licensed Psychologist
Accepting Clients

I help men facing burnout, stress and pornography overuse using a deeper approach to create steadier, lasting internal change.

Psychotherapist in Ann Arbor, MI

Services

About My Clients

Men today are moving through life with more strain than they let on. Many are doing their best to keep pace with work, relationships, and expectations, yet feel a kind of internal drift or pressure that doesn’t have an easy outlet. Some were never given much room to sort out what they feel or how to navigate the parts of life that don’t respond to effort or willpower. Working with men means helping them make sense of these pressures in a way that’s practical and grounded in real experience.

My Background and Approach

Psychotherapy with me is an honest conversation about what’s actually going on beneath the surface. We slow things down enough to notice the patterns that shape how you move through your life. A session often means taking a moment from your week, talking it through, and paying attention to what shifts as you do. The focus isn’t on quick fixes — it’s on understanding what’s happening inside you in real time. As we talk, certain things tend to show up: irritation, shutting down, feeling guarded, wanting to move on quickly, or trying to sound more put‑together than you feel. Those moments matter because they usually mirror how you operate outside the room. We pay attention to them without judgment. You don’t have to perform strength or have everything figured out — you just have to show up and be willing to look at what’s happening as it happens.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe men benefit from a space where they don’t have to perform, minimize, or translate what they’re feeling. I value directness, emotional honesty, and the kind of depth that helps men understand themselves rather than just manage symptoms. I support work that strengthens relational integrity, personal responsibility, and internal alignment. Outside the office, I’m drawn to writing, strategic thinking, and conversations that get beneath the surface. I care about creating spaces where men can speak plainly, explore what’s actually happening inside, and build lives that feel congruent.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Care Network
  • Priority Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 16 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $145/session

Info

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2307 Shelby Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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