Michelle Hernandez

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

Michelle Hernandez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Michelle is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Michelle’s California license number is 42411, 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.

Michelle Hernandez has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Michelle’s education and training include BA - Psychology, University of California Los Angeles; MA - Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage and Family, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Michelle has worked closely with BIPOC and Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Michelle is part of that group.

Michelle Hernandez works with BIPOC and Parents and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, and Self-Harm, among other areas. These are the areas where Michelle spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Michelle is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michelle Hernandez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Michelle’s style is authentic, energetic, holistic, mindful, and warm. In Michelle’s words: “My life’s work is about helping others improve their lives and making lasting changes toward wellness.”

Michelle Hernandez (she/her) offers therapy in English. Michelle identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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