Lalo Hernandez

Lalo Hernandez accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Lalo Hernandez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Edward is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Edward’s California license number is 120928, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Lalo Hernandez has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Edward’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, The Wright Institute. Over that time, Edward has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQ+, Trans+, and Latine Community.

Lalo Hernandez works with BIPOC, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQ+, Trans+, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Trans+, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Edward spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Edward is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lalo Hernandez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Edward’s style is affirming, direct, holistic, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Edward’s words: “I am most passionate about working with other folks from similar populations to increase their quality of life and well-being.”

Lalo Hernandez (they/them) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Edward identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Edward provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Lalo Hernandez offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Edward is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Lalo Hernandez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Edward will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Edward’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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