Layla Hendricks, LCSW
Licensed in Pennsylvania · 7 years in practice
Layla Hendricks is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
License and registration
- LCSW, Pennsylvania
- CW022177 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1104308105 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
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About Layla
Layla Hendricks is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania. She brings seven years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. Layla aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for worried parents and busy adults.
She focuses on building self-compassion and clearer communication. Sessions often explore what gets in the way of feeling steady, and practical steps to respond differently. Layla leans on talk-based methods and goal-focused work to help people move forward.
Background and approach
Layla also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, body image concerns, and career strain. She helps clients untangle relationship patterns, commitment worries, and feelings of isolation. Her work includes addressing caregiver stress, codependency, and the impact of blended family dynamics.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She invites clients to set goals and test small changes between sessions. Layla uses awareness-building and structured exercises to track progress and shift unhelpful habits.
Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging, so people can choose what fits their schedule. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes. Layla helps people find clearer footing and practical ways to cope with life’s challenges.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Layla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Layla names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Layla often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions by building trust and empathy. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing for clients facing change related to addiction or habit shifts. That approach uses short conversations to explore values and strengthen motivation to act differently. These methods are explained in simple terms during sessions so clients know what to expect and can give feedback about what helps.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Layla treats therapy as a collaboration and will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort. That may mean trying a few strategies and sticking with what proves useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, homework review, or when someone prefers typing over talking. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues does Layla help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, among other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that combines client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques to try practical changes between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working as a clinician in behavioral health settings and independent practice environments.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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