Starla Hedrick, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety support
- Caregiver and aging issues
- Evidence-based coping skills
About Starla Hedrick
She has developed specialized expertise supporting older adults, people living with chronic pain or long-term illness, and those facing end-of-life transitions, and she provides guidance to caregivers dealing with ongoing stress. Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-based strategies that build coping skills and support meaningful change. Starla aims to meet each person where they are with honesty, respect, and genuine care, creating a collaborative space in which individuals feel heard and supported as they work through what brought them to therapy. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Starla Hedrick have?
She has 17 years of experience.
Is Starla Hedrick a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). License details: CA LCSW 79813.
In which languages does Starla Hedrick provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Starla Hedrick located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Starla Hedrick as my therapist?
She offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Starla Hedrick work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Starla Hedrick cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current details, click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care
Starla uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on building coping skills and addressing patterns that contribute to stress and anxiety. One common approach emphasizes skills-focused work - helping people develop concrete tools for managing worry, panic, low mood, and the daily challenges of chronic illness or caregiving. These methods aim to reduce symptom impact and strengthen day-to-day functioning.She also uses family- and communication-focused work to address relationship challenges, blended family dynamics, and communication breakdowns. This approach helps clarify patterns, improve interactions, and support healthier connections across relationships and caregiving roles.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Starla will work collaboratively to identify the techniques that best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to adjust methods over time so care remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility in scheduling and format. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or on the go.