Hi, I’m Laya. I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, self-awareness, and balance. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
Healing doesn’t always happen through conversation alone. Sometimes insight emerges through a song lyric, a poem, a journal entry, or a story that helps us see ourselves differently. I enjoy incorporating creative and reflective tools alongside evidence-based practices to create a therapy experience that feels personal, engaging, and meaningful.
I work with teens (ages 14 and older), young adults, and adults up to the age of 40 who are experiencing:
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, review your history, explore your goals, and begin creating a plan that supports your growth and well-being. You are welcome to share at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, I bring the strength of my culture, my education, and my lived experience into every space I hold. Outside the therapy room, I find joy in singing, spending time in nature, and exploring interior design as a form of self-expression.
PA License #SW142216
La-Eleya (Laya) Lopez offers online counseling sessions for anyone in Pennsylvania.
Whether you are suffering from panic attacks, obsessive – compulsive disorder, or generalized anxiety we have therapists who use evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-bahavioral therapy, to help you.
Caregiving for a loved one can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. Often we don’t think about how the caregiver needs support, too. If you are experiencing burnout, our therapists can teach you skills to help you cope.
Depression and anxiety are extremely common, but often under-diagnosed by medical providers during pregnancy and postpartum. Our providers have specialized training to help women with anxiety and depression in this specific period in their lives.
Depression, one of the most common mental health disorders, is very treatable. Our therapists are specially trained to help individuals with depression get back to feeling like themselves again.
Life transitions encompass many things, including starting or ending a romantic relationship, changes with work or school or making any big life change, such as a move. Often we underestimate how these changes will affect us emotionally until we find ourselves struggling with the ups and downs of the life transition.
While we don’t provide couples counseling at Move Forward, many individuals seek counseling to discuss how they can have healthier relationships. Our therapists can help you learn new ways of communicating, setting boundaries, and other ways to have more positive relationships with others.
Moving into adulthood brings its own set of challenges. You may feel pressure to have a “career” or find your life partner. You may be unsure of making these big life decisions and may feel lost because you no longer have school or other adults in your life telling you what you should choose.
The period of adolescence can be exciting, but also challenging for many teens. Difficulties with friends, school, anxiety, depression, cutting, and substance abuse are all common issues for this group. Due to a lack of life experience, teens may not know how to manage these problems which is why therapy can be especially helpful.
Trauma symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating for many who experience it. Recovery from trauma is possible and we have therapists who can help.
Reach out today to get started. Our supportive staff will help guide you through the scheduling process, discuss special requests and consult your insurance needs.
Techniques
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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