Therapist profile
Layla Hernandez, LPC, LMHC
Colorado
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC, LMHC
- LicenseLPC, Colorado / LPC.0013002; LMHC, Washington / LH61341698
- NPI1972940385
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion regulation
About Layla
Layla Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Colorado with ten years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. Layla also supports people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and identity-related issues.
Before moving into private practice she worked in both military and civilian mental health settings and served as a first responder for mental health crises. She earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Regis University. Her background includes work with mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and multicultural or veteran-related concerns.
Layla uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns and try different reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices are used to help people focus on values and tolerate difficult feelings without acting on them.
She also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) into sessions when useful. That can look like building emotion regulation skills, practicing grounding techniques, or working through attachment and communication patterns with practical exercises.
Sessions aim to be direct and practical. Layla helps people make small, manageable changes in how they respond to anger, stress, or relationship strain. She encourages clear goals, skill practice between sessions, and regular check-ins to adjust the plan as needed.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting caught by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help when anger or resentment keeps someone stuck from the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to spot unhelpful patterns and try new responses. CBT is often used for anger at work, rumination, and anxiety that fuels outbursts.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can reduce reactive behavior and make conversations less charged. Layla will work with each person to decide which approaches fit best, using the client’s goals and preferences to guide the plan. Figuring out the right approach is a collaborative process and can shift as progress is made.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people use mindfulness or grounding tools in everyday settings. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework for remote use so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and related mood or identity issues.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses practical skills from CBT, ACT, and DBT to identify triggers, practice different responses, and build emotion regulation tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in military and civilian mental health settings, including first responder mental health crisis roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and LMHC licensed in Colorado and works from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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