Jayla
Counselor, APCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (323) 689-5542
Available both in-person and online
9440 Santa Monica Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I work with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or life transitions. I also support individuals on the autism spectrum. My ideal client wants insight, healing, and coping strategies, and seeks a safe space to be seen, understood, and empowered to navigate their emotions and life challenges.
I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and faith-integrated counseling when desired. I help clients develop emotional regulation, resilience, insight, and self-trust while honoring their lived experiences and values.
I offer a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. Whether facing grief, anxiety, or life transitions, I partner with you to find clarity, strength, and healing. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Call or Email Jayla Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 689-5542
Let's Connect (323) 689-5542
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / APCC14837 Supervised by Dr. Patrick Lockwood (California / PSY29866) Jayl Smith
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Masters in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused