she/her
Michelle Hernandez
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Authentic, Energetic, Holistic, Mindful, Warm
Focus areas
ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Parents
Years of Experience
19+
My life’s work is about helping others improve their lives and making lasting changes toward wellness.
License number
#42411
Therapy style
My background is in Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Trauma Informed Therapy. I have extensive experience working with clients with severe mental illness, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and developmental delays. My life’s work is about helping others improve their lives and making lasting changes toward wellness. My specialty areas include working with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, family dynamics, and stress management.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
BA - Psychology, University of California Los Angeles
MA - Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage and Family, Pepperdine University
Interests
I love and cherish my family above all else. I also love my pets and enjoy the outdoors, camping, hiking, and going to the beach.