Therapist profile
Layla Hernandez, LPC, LMHC
LPC and LMHC - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and grief
About Layla
Layla Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Colorado with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and related mood issues. Sessions are conducted in English. She accepts international clients.
Layla draws on several practical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness techniques. In conversation she focuses on clear, doable steps. That can mean naming patterns, trying a short behavioral experiment, or practicing a simple grounding exercise between sessions.
Her background includes clinical work in both military and civilian settings and roles responding to mental health crises. Layla earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Regis University. Her experience includes helping people cope after physical trauma or emotional abuse and supporting those with caregiving and first responder stresses.
When meeting someone new she aims to identify pressing problems and practical goals within a few sessions. Therapy often mixes short-term tools from CBT and ACT with longer work on emotions and relationship patterns using EFT and DBT skills. Sessions typically include discussion, skill practice, and planning for the week ahead.
Layla recognizes that parenting and family concerns often look like daily weariness, conflict, or difficult conversations. She helps people talk through those issues, build communication skills, and manage intense emotions so they can function better at home and in other parts of life.
How sessions work
How Layla uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that reflect those values. It can help when parenting or family responsibilities feel overwhelming and you want clearer priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to interrupt unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress at home. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to reduce intense reactions and improve communication during conflict.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit current goals and preferences. That may mean trying a skill for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and allow quieter surroundings or a phone option when video is not preferred. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and between-session assignments so they work well in remote appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with related to family life?
She works with parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, family of origin problems, grief, and stress tied to caregiving and aging.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-focused work drawn from CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness. Sessions often mix short exercises with conversation and weekly planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in mental health settings, including work in military and civilian roles and crisis response.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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