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About
Ira Hays, LCSW
Ira Hays is a compassionate and accomplished Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a diverse and distinguished career spanning various facets of mental health and education. With a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals struggling with anxiety disorders, particularly school phobia and OCD, he has become a respected authority in his field.
As the Program Director at Center For Wellness, a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Mr. Hays oversees a dynamic team of clinicians and therapists, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based treatments to individuals seeking support for their mental health challenges. His leadership and dedication have been instrumental in transforming the lives of countless patients on their path to recovery. In addition to his role as a program director,
Mr. Hays is the founder and owner of a thriving private practice Hays Health and Wellness. Here, he provides personalized, client-centered therapy for individuals seeking help. Mr Hays also created Hays Marketing as a way to provide services to other small practices through consultation and clinical marketing content creation.
Mr. Hays is a sought-after presenter at which he shares his insights on anxiety disorders, effective treatment modalities, and the latest advancements in the field of mental health. Recognized for his expertise, Mr. Hays serves as an Adjunct Professor at Monmouth university, where he imparts his knowledge and passion for mental health to the next generation of therapists.
Committed to giving back to his community and the mental health profession, Mr. Hays is a true go-giver. He actively engages in charitable initiatives and volunteers his time and expertise to support local schools and mental health organizations. His expertise lies in the treatment of anxiety disorders, with a particular focus on school phobia and OCD. His empathetic approach, combined with evidence-based interventions, like CBT, DBT, KPMT and ERP, empowers his clients to overcome the challenges they face and live fulfilling live
Professional Develoment Experience
Resent Professional Presentations
2017 Monmouth County Children’s Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (CIACC), “Presentation and Discussion Panel on the Treatment of School Avoidance”
2018 ASAP-NJ Monmouth County Chapter, “Re-evaluating the treatment of anxiety in young people in the school setting”
2021 New Jersey system of Care, Monmouth Cares, “The Diagnosis and Treatment of School Phobia”
2021 Manalapan Englishtown public schools, “The Diagnosis and Treatment of School Phobia”
2022 Reynolds Middles school, “The Diagnosis and Treatment of School Phobia”
2022 Lacey Township public school, “The Diagnosis and Treatment of School Phobia”
2022 Princeton High School, “Introduction to a Trauma-Informed School”
2022 Toms River North High School, “The Diagnosis and Treatment of School Phobia”
2022 Grice Middle school, “Effective Parenting Techniques for the Oppositional Child”
2022 Monmouth University, “Introduction to Assessment and Treatment of OCD”
2022 Chatham High School, “Clinical Implication of a Trauma-Informed School Model”
2022 Essex County ASAP, “Understanding the Assessment and Treatment of School Phobia”
2022 Southern Regional High school, “The Assessment and Treatment of school Phobia”
2022 Springfield Public schools, “The Assessment and Treatment of school Phobia”
2022 Howard County Health Department Maryland, “The Assessment and Treatment of School Phobia”
2022 Somerset County ASAP, “The Assessment and Treatment of School Phobia”
2022 Somerset County office of youth services, “The Assessment and Treatment of School Phobia”
2023 Wayne Valley High School, “The Assessment and Treatment of School Phobia”
2023 Bridgewater-Raritan School district, “Introduction to a Trauma Informed School” and
“Clinical implications of a Trauma Informed School model”
2023 Somerset County School Counselors Association. "The Assessment and Treatment of School Phobia”
2023 Chatham High School, “Introduction to Assessment and Treatment of OCD"
2023 Monmouth County School Partnership for Wellness, "The Assessment and Treatment of School Phobia"
2023 NJASAP "The Assessment and Treatment of School Phobia"