About
After 10+ years experience working with women, I've become a specialist in empowering females to heal, grow and accomplish their potential with real results.
With experience in Non-Profit (focused on supporting front-line workers aiding survivors of sex-trafficking abroad), Clinical Private Practice (as a Trauma Specialist, Expressive Art Therapist, and Group Facilitator), and High Performance Consulting (designed to move women from plateau to their Zone of Genius), I've dedicated my career to understanding how to best help women heal and become their highest performing selves.
My first love was Fashion and Arts. I acquired a BA in Fashion Marketing, and followed that path to acquire a Masters in Professional Counseling with a Concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy, as well as two additional post graduated degrees in Trauma (with a focus on Child/Adult Trauma).
I've also received specialized training and certification in Positive Psychology, LGBTQ Population, CBT, ACT, DBT, MSFT and Mindfulness.
Currently, I run Layne & Hugh Consulting and offer support services at Fion Roux.
Layne & Hugh: https://www.laynehugh.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesska-layne-herfst-mapc-ncc-90092853/
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a free consultation call to identify needs, goals and timeframes as well as determine best fit for our professional relationship.
Next, we develop a clear path forward including: types of services, duration, frequency, and suggested modalities of coaching/consulting or therapuetic work.
Lastly, we clearly define what success will look and feel like for working together, and will use this as a gauge for progress throughout our time together.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BA in Marketing
MA in Professional Counseling
Concentration in Expressive Art Therapy
Post- Graduate Certificate in Trauma, Abuse, Deprivation I
Post- Graduate Certificate in Trauma, Abuse, Deprivation II
Certificate in Positive Psychology
Certificate in Specialized Training with LGTBQ
PopulationSpecialization in Group Facilitation
Completed Specialized Training in:
CBT (Cognitivie Behavorial Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy)
MSFT (MultiSystemic Family Therapy)
Mindfulness
Mending the Soul (MTS Group Facilitation Training)
High Performance Consulting
What types of customers have you worked with?
- Trauma Survivors
- Church Leaders, Church Groups, Community-Based Clients
- Front-Liners (first responders, professionals, high-risk for burnout populations, clergy, humanitarian workers)
- LGBTQ Individuals and Groups
- Women (business leaders, trauma survivors, healers)
- Gifted Populations (High Performance, Gifted Developmental Consulting)
- Leaders (start-ups, business owners, clergy, group faciliators, organizational leaders)
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
As a new client, it can be feel intimdating to find the right professional to help. Credentials, while important, often aren't enough to indicate the right fit for YOU.
When deciding who to work with, my best reccommendation is to ask if they offer a brief, free consultation. This is an easy, low-risk way to get a feel for the professional, ask questions and assess whether or not that individual is someone you feel comfortable, excited and confident working with on your goals.
It's important to trust your gut. A professional can be amazing at their job and still not the right fit for YOU. It's your time, your money and your life- make sure you feel comfortable moving forward the professional you choose.
Lastly, be sure to ask lots of questions. Try not to be intimidated by credentials, experience or gender. This is a professional that you should INTENTIONALLY choose. Tell them some basics about yourself and ask how they would approach working with you. Ask questions about concerns, fears or process. Schedule the call at a time when you feel your best and when you have the privacy and time to have a meaningful conversation about 'best fit'.
In summary, always trust your gut. Don't be afraid to ask questions. And don't feel afraid to shop around. Most professionals in the helping field are happy to suggest another professional if they are not the best fit for you. Remember, the professional wants you to have a good fit, it makes our job way easier!
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Some helpful questions to ask before working with someone might be:
- How would you handle "insert your main concern or issue"?
- Have you successfully worked with clients that "insert key characteristics about yourself"? (ie working moms struggling with divorce and co-parenting, or anxiety and cannabis use, or trauma history coming up in a new relationship, etc)
- What does a session look like?
- What can I expect (time, duration of therapy, homework, etc) to reach my goals with you?