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Cynthia Hernandez

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Cynthia

I provide a supportive and compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs, with a focus on building a genuine connection that fosters real growth. Together, we’ll develop coping strategies and reinforce protective factors while uncovering and building on the strengths you already have. I also believe in celebrating progress, no matter how small, because those steps lead to lasting change.

I provide a supportive and compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

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Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Cynthia Hernandez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #128306 (exp September 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Cynthia Hernandez accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Health Net. 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.

Cynthia Hernandez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Cynthia is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Cynthia’s California license number is 128306, 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.

Cynthia Hernandez has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Cynthia’s education and training include MS - Counseling Psychology, Mount Saint Mary's University. Over that time, Cynthia has worked closely with Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Cynthia Hernandez works with Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Immigration, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Cynthia spends most of their clinical time. Cynthia also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Cynthia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Cynthia Hernandez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Harm Reduction. In sessions, Cynthia’s style is action-oriented, empowering, engaging, solution-oriented, and warm. In Cynthia’s words: “I provide a supportive and compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood.”

Cynthia Hernandez (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Cynthia identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Cynthia Hernandez offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Cynthia 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 Cynthia Hernandez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Cynthia 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 Cynthia’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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