Does Photoshop Elements 11 allow you to use layers to edit and/or merge photos?

I'm looking into purchasing my first photoshop product.  I have used Photoshop CC twice and loved what I was able to do with it; however, I don't want to spend approximately $700 when I'm just beginning.  People have asked me to do portraits for them similiar to one I did of my children, but it requires merging and editing the pictures with layers.  I know Photoshop Lightroom does not have the ability to use layers.  Can anyone help me?  Thank you.

Thank you very much.  I've just gotten into photograpny within the past 1 1/2 years.  I've used Picasa , but I've outgrown it.  Again, thank you very much for your help.

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