Griselda Hernandez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Griselda!

I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking LMFT who is passionate about supporting clients through their unique life challenges. I work with diverse families, including military, meeting you where are are in their mental health and healing journey.

My focus

I work with children to older adults. I feel most comfortable treating childhood behavioral issues, ADHD, mild to moderate anxiety and depression, mild Autism, grief and loss, and Adjustment disorder.

My approach

My treatment approach is eclectic and client-centered. I integrate DBT, CBT, grief therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based techniques throughout my sessions. I meet you with empathy, compassion, and unconditional regard. I believe in collaborating with client and their loved ones to assess progress and areas of need.

My communication style

I create a safe environment where you can be open and honest about your treatment, understanding that therapy is not linear and requires patience and grace with no judgement. I encourage collaboration to help identify realistic and attainable goals to you can observe to improve your daily functioning and emotional resiliency.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am a caretaker my nature and heart. I enjoy working with individuals and families to help clients find hope in challenging circumstances and recognize joy in their lives. It is a privilege to witness individuals grow and improve their relationship with themselves and others.

My goals for you

I use the SMART goal approach to help you identify realistic goals that are simple, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Throughout our sessions, I check in to see where you are in meeting your goals and address barriers to aid your healing journey.

Our first session

The first session will focus on rapport and trust building. We will learn about each other, identify treatment goals, and address your therapy experience and expectations. This is a collaboration session to explore if we are a good fit, as the therapeutic alliance is important to helping you reach your goals.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

Body Positivity

Deaf

Educators

Immune-Disorders

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Preteens
Children
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 60 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage, Child & Family Counseling from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Griselda Hernandez