Layla Hernandez, LPC, LMHC
Colorado counselor specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
About Layla Hernandez
Layla Hernandez is a Colorado-based licensed counselor with 10 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, and a broad range of mood and coping issues. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials - LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC meaning Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and completed a master’s degree in mental health counseling at Regis University.
Her clinical background includes work in both military and civilian settings, and she has served as a therapist as well as a first responder for mental health crises. That range of experience informs her work with diverse populations including veterans, first responders, LGBTQ clients, older adults, and families navigating complicated histories or life changes.
Layla draws from evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices, adapting these approaches to each person’s goals and circumstances. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and seeks to avoid stigmatizing labels while helping people build coping skills, process difficult experiences, repair relationships, and move toward more satisfying lives.
Her practice addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, bipolar and mood disorders, codependency, communication and intimacy problems, hoarding, isolation, and challenges related to aging and multicultural concerns.
Her clinical background includes work in both military and civilian settings, and she has served as a therapist as well as a first responder for mental health crises. That range of experience informs her work with diverse populations including veterans, first responders, LGBTQ clients, older adults, and families navigating complicated histories or life changes.
Layla draws from evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices, adapting these approaches to each person’s goals and circumstances. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and seeks to avoid stigmatizing labels while helping people build coping skills, process difficult experiences, repair relationships, and move toward more satisfying lives.
Her practice addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, bipolar and mood disorders, codependency, communication and intimacy problems, hoarding, isolation, and challenges related to aging and multicultural concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Layla Hernandez have?
Layla Hernandez has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Layla Hernandez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials. License details are CO LPC LPC.0013002 and WA LMHC LH61341698.
In which languages does Layla Hernandez provide therapy?
Layla provides therapy in English.
Where is Layla Hernandez located?
She is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Layla Hernandez as my therapist?
You can work with Layla Hernandez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Layla Hernandez work with international clients?
Yes, Layla Hernandez works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Layla Hernandez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-informed approaches offered through online care
Layla Hernandez uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility - it helps when people are stuck in avoidance or struggling with difficult emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be particularly helpful for intense mood swings, relationship conflicts, and managing strong impulses.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Layla works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often integrate elements from different models to create a tailored plan.
Online therapy with Layla can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support during life transitions, and fit therapy into everyday routines.