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Kristen Hernandez

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Kristen

Having worked with various populations including the chronically mentally ill, families in child welfare teens/adults, and families within residential treatment settings, I have experienced how the power of communication can heal even the most distant of relationships. While I solely support individual clients, I strive to use my knowledge and experience to help others improve their quality of life. I am a champion for purposeful meaningful relationships. I believe we all have a responsibility to choose how we communicate and behave in those relationships.

I am a champion for purposeful meaningful relationships.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Direct
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Virginia and California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy hiking, doing CrossFit, spending time with my animals, as well as my friends and family. I also love to read and listen to podcasts/audiobooks.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#100529 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University

Kristen Hernandez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #100529 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Kristen Hernandez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Kristen is licensed to practice in Virginia and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Kristen’s California license number is 100529, 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.

Kristen Hernandez has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Kristen’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Kristen has worked closely with Students.

Kristen Hernandez works with Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Kristen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kristen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kristen Hernandez draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kristen’s style is action-oriented, authentic, casual, direct, and holistic. In Kristen’s words: “I am a champion for purposeful meaningful relationships.”

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

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

Your first session with Kristen Hernandez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kristen 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 Kristen’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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