Teresa Hernandez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Teresa!

My areas of expertise include childhood and adult trauma, anxiety, adjustment challenges, intimate partner violence, depression, life coaching, behavioral concerns, boundary setting, self-esteem, and social difficulties. I have a long history of supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals with lifelong traumas.

My focus

I work with adolescents, adults, Veterans, and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.

My approach

I incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches, including a strengths-based approach, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, exposure therapy, meditation, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

My communication style

I identify as a Latina, female therapist who is bilingual (English/Spanish). I believe in providing a safe, secure, and calming space. We are all individuals with unique life challenges, and I go into my sessions with curiosity, sensitivity, and understanding. I hope that at the end of our sessions, you can feel heard and supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

Every day, I am humbled by my client's strength and resilience. I was drawn to being a Therapist because I have the opportunity to help and support someone else by being a listening ear, providing support or guidance, or working with the client to accomplish their short and long-term goals.

My goals for you

My goal is to empower you to be the best version of yourself, and I will support you to accomplish your short and long-term goals. I believe in letting you, the client, set your goals, whether they are short or long-term, and we can work on steps to accomplish those goals.

Our first session

In the first session, we can take it easy and get to know each other. You are welcome to talk about the challenges you are facing at this time and any goals you would want to accomplish.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Behavioral Activation

Expressive Arts

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Teresa Hernandez