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Sara Hernandez

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

3 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Sara

I have experience working with low-income populations including parents, families, and adults. I understand intersectionality and the impact of gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. My approach to therapy is warm, individualized, safe, compassionate, and intersectional. I aim to create a trusting, collaborative, and supportive environment for her clients. Humility, kindness, and empathy are at the center of my work, and I encourage open communication and safety, allowing clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.

I understand intersectionality and the impact of gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

650 Hampshire Rd
Suite 118, Westlake Village, California 91361

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Family and soccer.

Organizations

Dr. Escalona Barragan and Associates Therapy Services, Inc.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LCSW118095 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, Northridge

Sara Hernandez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #LCSW118095 (exp September 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Sara Hernandez accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, 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.

Sara Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Sara is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sara’s California license number is LCSW118095, 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.

Sara Hernandez has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Sara’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, Northridge. Over that time, Sara has worked closely with Parents and Students.

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

Sara Hernandez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In Sara’s words: “I understand intersectionality and the impact of gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.”

Sara Hernandez (she/her) offers therapy in English.

Sara Hernandez offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 650 Hampshire Rd in Westlake Village. Sara 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 Sara Hernandez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Sara 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 Sara’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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