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- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Older adult issues
About Starla
LCSW in California with 17 years of experience, Starla Hedrick helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem problems, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Starla works with concerns across the lifespan and has additional focus areas that include aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and end-of-life counseling.
Starla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach coping skills and improve communication. She helps people who face panic attacks, social anxiety, substance use challenges, and difficulties rooted in family of origin or blended family dynamics. She also supports those dealing with cancer, hospice care, and other serious health-related transitions.
Sessions center on clear goals and concrete strategies. Starla emphasizes building skills for day-to-day challenges, such as managing panic, reducing workplace stress, and improving how people talk about hard topics with family. She draws from approaches that have research support and tailors them to each person’s concerns and pace.
Clients can expect a collaborative, direct style that focuses on problem solving and skill practice. Discussions often include specific exercises to try between sessions and steps to track progress over time. Starla aims to make therapy practical and focused so people can notice changes in how they cope.
Her practice pays particular attention to older adults and caregivers, as well as people facing chronic health issues or transitions near the end of life. People who want to begin are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Starla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching skills and changing patterns. One common approach is behavioral skills work, which breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical actions for managing anxiety, panic, or stress. Another approach emphasizes communication training and problem-solving to address relationship tensions and family-of-origin patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that focus on immediate coping strategies. Therapists can assign brief exercises to practice between sessions and use follow-ups to track progress and adjust techniques as needed.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, panic, social anxiety, and substance use challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is grounded in evidence-based techniques and practical skill building. Sessions emphasize goal-setting, communication work, and exercises to try between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience providing mental health support across a range of adult concerns. That experience includes work with older adults and people managing chronic health issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the available formats before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.