Irma Hernandez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Irma!

I am a bilingual, first-generation Mexican-American licensed clinical social worker. I earned a master’s degree in social work from Cal State Long Beach with a focus on integrated health. I specialize in helping people find themselves and feel better with effective coping skills. I have experience working with children, adults, and families.

My focus

I specialize in parenting, family, and relationships. I work addressing stress that comes with life transitions and relationship changes throughout the lifespan.

My approach

I use a client-centered approach to therapy while incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.

My communication style

I am a friendly person willing to listen to all your concerns and needs. I want my clients to feel that therapy is a safe environment where they may address anything they want without feeling judged. I will praise you for seeking therapy and choosing to take care of your mental health.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a first-generation Mexican American, I was always my parents' social worker, advocating for them and fighting for their rights, needs, and justice. At a young age, I knew that I wanted to be in a helping field. My experience in mental health eventually led me to know that helping people address their past and current struggles.

My goals for you

I encourage clients to prioritize and set their goals in a collaborative manner. I will always have the client be the captain of this therapeutic ship. I will assist and guide the client via therapeutic interventions to help meet their goals and continue to sail through life.

Our first session

Upon our first session, you may expect a series of questions to get to know you and your specific needs. I will ask about your strengths in order to help build on them and use them to overcome your current and past struggles. Furthermore, I will ask about any current coping skills that currently help regulate you to feel better.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Gestalt

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Irma Hernandez