DeAndrea Rene' McIver Hernandez

My communication style

I communicate with warmth and curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and offering reflections that help you feel seen and heard. I balance supportive listening with gentle challenges to help you move forward at your own pace. My tone is calm, humorous at times, and grounded.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into mental health is deeply personal. Raising children during deployments, I witnessed the emotional toll that constant transitions, uncertainty, and separation can take. I saw how much support was needed, not just for service members, but for spouses, children, and loved ones navigating the home front.

My goals for you

I believe goal-setting is a shared process. I listen closely to what you're hoping to change or understand, and together we shape those hopes into clear, meaningful steps. My goal is to help you create lasting change, not just symptom relief, but deeper shifts in how you relate to yourself and others.

Our first session

Our first session is about getting to know each other and building trust. I'll ask what brought you in and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. We'll talk about your goals, your life experiences, and what support looks like for you. There's no pressure to share everything all at once; we move at your pace.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Christian