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Karla Hernandez

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In Texas
+ 1 other state
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Karla

You’re motivated to feel better, but unsure where to start. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or having trouble managing relationships, school, or work. My ideal client is someone who is ready to learn new coping skills and open to trying practical tools like CBT. You’re not looking for perfection—just a space where you can grow, process, and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.

You don’t need perfection—just a place to grow, process, and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

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Locations

Virtual appointments available for Florida and Texas residents

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Verified by Octave

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Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Karla Hernandez accepts Oscar TX, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, 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 Texas are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Karla Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Karla is licensed to practice in Florida and Texas, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Karla’s Texas license number is 73624, 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.

Karla Hernandez has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Karla’s education and training include Master of Science, Individual and Family Therapy; Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor; Psychological Services For Spanish Speaking Populations; Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist; Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner. Over that time, Karla has worked closely with Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Karla is part of that group.

Karla Hernandez works with Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Karla spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Karla is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Karla Hernandez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Karla’s style is calming, casual, empowering, engaging, and open-minded. In Karla’s words: “You don’t need perfection—just a place to grow, process, and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.”

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

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