Layla Hernandez, LPC, LMHC

Layla Hernandez is a licensed counselor based in Colorado with 10 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and brings a practical, compassionate approach to therapy shaped by work in both military and civilian settings as well as experience responding to mental health crises.

Layla earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Regis University and integrates evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices to meet each person where they are. She tailors treatment plans to the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, and coping with major life changes.

Known for treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, Layla emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building. She also attends to cultural and occupational contexts, including first responder and veteran concerns, and offers care for clients across the lifespan. Layla provides remote options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging - and accepts international clients who are seeking flexible, professional support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Layla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients develop practical skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which blends acceptance and mindfulness with values-driven action to support people facing life transitions, chronic stress, or persistent worry. Selecting the right approach is part of the therapeutic work - Layla collaborates with each person to identify goals, try interventions, and adjust strategies so the plan fits their needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Layla is designed to be flexible and accessible. Clients can meet by video calls or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from a distance.