Layla Hendricks, LCSW | Therapist in Pennsylvania

Client-centered care
Focus on relationships
Practical coping skills

About Layla

Layla Hendricks is a licensed social worker with seven years of clinical experience. She practices in Pennsylvania and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, and life shifts. Layla centers her work on building self-compassion and practical coping skills.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people identify small steps that fit their daily life. Sessions aim to make relationship patterns clearer and reduce the overwhelm that often follows trauma or major change.

Layla often uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space for exploration. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to map unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing techniques are woven in when they match a person’s goals.

People come to her with many concerns, including depression, addiction issues, body image struggles, parenting stress, and codependency. She pays attention to how attachment and communication shape relationships and decision making. The focus is on practical work that can ease daily functioning.

Outside of sessions Layla supports clients in setting realistic goals and tracking progress. She helps people practice new ways of relating and making choices that feel more aligned with their values. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Layla uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s experience and goals, creating room to talk through feelings and make decisions at a comfortable pace. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and guided reflection rather than a prescriptive plan.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety or low mood and to try new behaviors that can shift those patterns. CBT is useful for practical concerns like sleep, worry, and repetitive negative thoughts.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Layla collaborates with clients to choose approaches that match their needs and values, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The process is guided by goals you set together, not a one-size-fits-all model.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, fewer commute barriers, and the ability to fit short check-ins into a busy day. Discuss any logistical preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so format and pacing can be arranged to fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Dependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Layla support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, body image, parenting strain, codependency, and related issues such as attachment and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens closely and helps people set small steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Layla is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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