Jessica Hernandez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jessica!

Taking a step to begin therapy is a powerful choice and rarely an easy one. Navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and many more overwhelming things isn't easy, and I want you to know you don't have to carry it alone. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space.

My focus

I work with a diverse clientele. My focus when working with you is open communication, a non-judgmental environment, and being supportive. You can find me being flexible, empathetic, compassionate, and working with you to identify tools to support you.

My approach

My approach consists of cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT) to support focusing on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also use a psychodynamic approach. Together, we can explore the roots of understanding how your past, upbringing, and learned patterns influence your life today.

My communication style

I want sessions to feel like an easy and comfortable conversation. I am a really good active listener. I can support you with reflective questioning and offer insight. I want to make our work mutual and significant. My goal is to make you feel heard and seen.

My journey to mental healthcare

My curiosity for human behavior and helping others led me to find myself becoming a therapist. I've had the opportunity to work with people who have gone through trauma, depression, anxiety, and intense transitional life experiences. All this work has taught me that there is always someone who wants to be heard and seen. I want to be that person.

My goals for you

Together, we will work on identifying your needs and challenges. We will work to develop goals appropriate for you. As we continue to work together, our goal will be to meet developed goals. Your goals will be modified as needed.

Our first session

In the first session, we will get to talk about what brings you to therapy, expectations in therapy, and identify needs and challenges. This session will be about what you want to gain from therapy and how I can support you in this journey.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Narrative

Play Therapy

Psychodynamic

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Therapy types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master's of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Saint Mary's, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jessica Hernandez