Hello! My name is Hailey (pronouns: she/her/hers). I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) in the State of Missouri. I am so excited to bring therapy services with a musical twist to The Oak Center. I received my bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from Drury University and passed my board certification exam in 2022. I began my career as a music therapist working in private practice in Indiana, but eventually ended up at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, Missouri. This experience is what introduced me to DBT and made me fall in love with it! After a few years practicing, I knew I wanted to expand upon my therapeutic skillset and grow the number of people I could work with, so in 2024 I began my master's program in social work at the University of Kentucky. I graduated and passed my LMSW exam in May of 2026. I have experience working with young children with Autism and ADHD through older adults with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. No matter the age or need, I feel confident we can connect and create a holistic and healing journey for you. I have additional schooling in neurodiversity, trauma, and substance use, and I enjoy working with individuals diagnosed with trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. I have provided individual, family, and group therapy and look forward to expanding upon these skills as a therapist at The Oak Center.

Never heard of Music Therapy? That’s okay! The easiest way to describe it is this: the use of music to help people reach non-musical goals. Basically, music is a tool in my therapeutic toolbox! From writing lyrics, to playing instruments, to just listening to our favorite songs, music is healing and transformative. I am so excited to fuse my love of music and passion for mental health care right here at The Oak Center!

Evidence-Based Therapies I utilize:

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Insurances I currently am able to accept:

• Medicaid (MO HealthNet, Healthy Blue, Home State Health, UHC - Community Plan)

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield

My goal as your therapist is simple: to help you become the best version of you that YOU want to be! I am honored to be on this journey of growth and healing with you and look forward to the wonderful work we will be doing together.

When I’m not working, I enjoy all kinds of exercise, being out in nature or on the water, reading a good book, and cuddling with my three cats while watching the latest horror movie. You can frequently find me enjoying a tasty drink (think bubble tea, cold brew, or a smoothie!) or looking for new treasures at local thrift and antique stores!