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Layla Hendricks, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Layla is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.8 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Layla. View 31 reviews
Great news, Layla is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

Layla is an incredible therapist who helped me through many difficult issues. She easily created a safe & supportive environment. She is very responsive & flexible with scheduling. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants to help others. This was my first experience with therapy and I’m so glad I was matched with her.

Layla is the best. Someone else said it best when they said “talking with her is like talking with a friend I’ve known for years.” I look forward to our sessions every week!

More about Layla

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping clients develop self-compassion, overcome interpersonal challenges, and rediscover personal strength. I have extensive experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions.

My therapeutic practice focuses on empowering individuals to build healthier relationships, with themselves and others. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women through unique challenges, including workplace stress, relationship dynamics, and personal growth journeys. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, processing past trauma, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach.

I believe healing happens through genuine connection and personalized support. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you can explore your experiences, develop resilience, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Layla Hendricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104308105.

  • LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW022177 · Renews February 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Layla Hendricks

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.8

31 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Understanding Amazing Comfortable Incredible Listens Safe The best

Layla is an incredible therapist who helped me through many difficult issues. She easily created a safe & supportive environment. She is very responsive & flexible with scheduling. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants to help others. This was my first experience with therapy and I’m so glad I was matched with her.

Layla is the best. Someone else said it best when they said “talking with her is like talking with a friend I’ve known for years.” I look forward to our sessions every week!

I have been working with Layla for a few weeks now. All I can say is wow. She was able to show me comfort and a safe space, that changed my views on therapy in general. She is wonderful!

Layla is INCREDIBLE. I’ve only had a handful of sessions with her so far, but I immediately (and continually) felt so comfortable with and welcomed by her. She is respectful, insightful, and extremely compassionate and understanding. I can’t say enough positive things about her! Definitely would recommend her without a doubt. She especially is talented in working with my anxieties and providing multiple perspectives and approaches to managing it. :)

I could write a book about how great of a therapist Layla is. To put it simply, I am a healthcare professional by trade. I hold myself to a higher standard than most and expect the same from other healthcare professionals. Safe to say, I do not trust many other healthcare professionals wholeheartedly. I have had to switch therapists a dozen times across multiple different platforms before finding Layla and I have to say, I am glad I kept trying because I almost gave up on therapy. Layla as a whole is a work of art. She is kind, passionate, gentle, but also not afraid to tell it as is. However the best part about her is that she treats me like an individual HUMAN; Not a number, and not a diagnosis; and based off my experience I can just tell that is the type of person she is with every person she encounters. I cannot recommend her enough, and from me, that is saying something.

She has been wonderful! She gets it!! I wish I could talk to her in person

This is my first go at therapy, and I chose BetterHelp due to my schedule and it’s been nothing but great! Layla has been very understanding and supportive! Although it’s early in my therapy journey, everything through Layla and the BetterHelp has been a great addition to my healing!

Reviewed March 2025

Layla is very sweet and personable. She’s truly helped me in a way I can’t explain. I haven’t been in therapy very long at all but she has really made a difference already.

Reviewed March 2025

Layla is not only personable but relatable! She professionally lays things out flat giving you the power to think, while she offers tools and support. I love the honestly and openness!

Reviewed February 2025

Within 3 sessions I was feeling like a human again after a very traumatic experience that left me broken. Layla is compassionate, understanding, and truly listens. She gives tools and coping strategies. Made me feel that it was normal the way I was feeling. Helped me unpack trauma and deal with PTSD.

Reviewed November 2024

In the short period that me and Layla have been together, I have learned a lot. I've recommended her and the better help app to many friends and family members. I'm grateful I joined and happy to have Layla as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

She listens to me concerns well and doesn’t judge

Reviewed August 2024

Layla always brings me back to center. I have a very high stress job and some of the things she has helped me with have allowed me to improve my day to day life immensely. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2024

Amazing

Reviewed April 2024

Layla is truly the best! I’ve had multiple therapist before her and honestly none of them even come close to her. She’s such a good listener and really focuses on your wants and needs. She’s changed my life for the better:)

Reviewed February 2024

She’s very nice and understanding and does not judge you

Reviewed December 2023

I wasn’t sure what I wanted out of this process. At the time I signed up for therapy, I was desperate for relief from what felt like an avalanche of worries and stressors. Layla methodically helped me unpack and address my stressors and provided me with strategies to process through them. I’m sure she is busy, but I never felt rushed and always felt like she was fully present. As a professional myself, I know how hard that can be. Thank you, Layla!

Reviewed September 2023

I love how real and upfront Layla is! She tells it like it is, respectfully, and certainly has the greatest respect and advice a therapist can give. She is so down to earth and always make me feel at my most comfortable feeling to be able to talk to her about anything. I love how involved she is with my feelings and making sure that I am doing okay if she doesn't hear from me in a few days. I hope I can keep her as my therapist for a long time! I would hate to start from the beginning with someone else.

Reviewed September 2023

Layla is great at being able to find things to focus on even when I’m not quite sure what I need! She’s so great at listening, validating and even nudging when needed! She’s also super flexible and understanding!

Reviewed August 2023

Layla has allowed me to feel comfortable enough to open up and speak freely about things that are going on in my life or just things that have been on my mind. I couldn't be more thankful to have Layla as my therapist and I look forward to speaking to her at every session!

Reviewed June 2023

Layla is so nice and helpful at all times! She’s great at bringing up topics and keeping the conversation going so that I feel that I’m always making the most of my time with her! I cannot recommend her enough

Reviewed April 2023

Amazing program

Reviewed January 2023

Layla is a kind, insightful and giving therapist. She shares her knowledge and her experiences. I find talking with her very soothing.

Reviewed November 2022

Layla is incredible. Worth her weight in gold. Would recommend

Reviewed November 2022

Layla is very personable. I feel like I am talking to a close friend. I don't feel like I'm talking to a shrink, I feel like I'm talking to someone who genuinely cares.

Reviewed November 2022

Layla was incredibly helpful to me during a difficult time of self doubt. She helped remind me of my potential and to stand up for myself. I greatly appreciate her work and look forward to talking with her again in the future!

Reviewed September 2022

Layla is so great. I honestly wouldn't know where I would be with out her

Reviewed August 2022

Layla is great She offers good service

Reviewed July 2022

Layla Hendricks is absolutely amazing!

Reviewed January 2022

For my first time attending therapy Layla is from what I can see a great therapist she listens well and try’s to comfort me and help me in all my needs and gets back quickly to me

Reviewed January 2022

Layla has made a rough patch in my life feel like I have someone who understands me and is not judging me. She is compassionate and empathetic while also teaching you the perfect ways to re train your brain. She is all around an amazing person.

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Layla Hendricks offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Layla Hendricks works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Layla Hendricks speak?

Layla Hendricks speaks English.

How many years of experience does Layla Hendricks have?

Layla Hendricks has 5 years of experience.

Where is Layla Hendricks licensed to practice?

Layla Hendricks is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Layla Hendricks accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Layla Hendricks does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Layla Hendricks offer?

Layla Hendricks offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Layla Hendricks?

Layla Hendricks can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Layla Hendricks?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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