Hayley Hook, BSW, msw, lcsw

Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist

Pronouns: she/her

About HAYLEY

Hayley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist at Longleaf Counseling & Collaboration. Hayley utilized Play Therapy, AutPlay which is a specific modality utilized for children and adolescents who have neurdoviergency challenges such as ADHD or ASD, somatic work, and utilizes trauma focused and informed modalities and lenses. She specializes and has training in working with children, adolescents, and families who are navigating:

  • Anxiety

  • Autism & Neurodivergency/diversity

  • Trauma

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Bullying

  • Academic & School Concerns

  • Suicidal Ideation and Self-Injurious Behavior

  • Child Abuse and Neglect

  • Social-Emotional and Behavioral Concerns

  • ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges

  • Family Conflict

  • Parenting Stress

Hayley also assists with concerns and challenges surrounding anger management in children & teens, crisis intervention, identity, child abuse/neglect, depression, self esteem, mindfulness, and sexual abuse.

Whether a young person is struggling with overwhelming emotions, behavior changes, trauma, or difficulty at home or school, her goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where healing and growth can begin.

She offers in person therapy in Raleigh, NC and virtual therapy to clients who reside in the State of NC and Indiana.

To learn more about Hayley’s therapy modalities, education, and experience, please see below.

counseling approach

Hayley’s approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She primarily draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based model that helps young people understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—while building tools to manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and navigate relationships more effectively. She also incorporates motivational interviewing to support autonomy and readiness for change, and use a strengths-based lens to highlight and build upon each client’s existing resilience and inner resources.

Sessions are developmentally tailored and often incorporate play, creative expression, mindfulness, and somatic tools to help children and adolescents feel engaged and understood. Hayley takes a holistic view of each child, recognizing that their experiences are shaped by family, school, culture, and environment—and that these systems must be considered in the healing process.

Because children exist within family systems, she works closely with parents and caregivers as collaborative partners. She offers psycho-education, parenting support, and guidance to strengthen communication, connection, and co-regulation at home. She meets families with empathy, compassion, and a commitment to working together toward sustainable change.

At the heart of her work is her belief in the power of relationships and the incredible resilience of children and teens. Hayley says, “It is an honor to walk alongside young people and their families as they work toward greater emotional awareness, healthier connections, and a more grounded and hopeful future.”

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    • Master of Social Work (MSW) - Indiana University

    • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with a Minor in Psychology - Indiana State University

    Over the past eight years, Hayley has worked across a variety of settings—including family preservation and reunification programs, child abuse and neglect prevention services, the juvenile justice system, early childhood services and family support, and public elementary schools. These experiences have deeply informed her practice and shaped her passion for supporting children, adolescents, and families through life’s most complex and challenging moments.

  • Her approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She primarily draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based model that helps young people understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—while building tools to manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and navigate relationships more effectively. She also incorporates motivational interviewing to support autonomy and readiness for change, and utilizes a strengths-based and mindfulness lens to highlight and build upon each client’s existing resilience and inner resources.

    Sessions are developmentally tailored and often incorporate play, creative expression, mindfulness, and somatic tools to help children and adolescents feel engaged and understood. She takes a holistic view of each child, recognizing that their experiences are shaped by family, school, culture, and environment—and that these systems must be considered in the healing process.

    • Play Therapy

    • Trauma Focused & Trauma Informed

    • AutPlay - AutPlay® Therapy is an integrative play therapy approach designed for neurodivergent children and adolescents, particularly those with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges. It blends play therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and parent involvement to support emotional regulation, social skills, and connection. AutPlay creates a safe, engaging space where children can express themselves and build confidence through therapeutic play.

    • Mindfulness

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Strength-Based Approaches

    • CBT

Want to work with Hayley?

Are you ready to feel better and begin your journey to heal? Are you ready to have a two way conversation and not just have a therapist who stares at you? Are you ready for your child and you to receive support? Complete this form and our team will be in touch within 24 business hours!