About

My name is Vanessa Hernandez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, CA and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting concerns. I specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, ADHD and relationship issues using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused and Person-centered Therapy to empower my clients to make lasting and meaningful changes. My approach My approach is highly collaborative and varies based on the specific needs of the client or family that I am working with. Together we can determine which type of therapy works best for the goals, plan and resources available to the client. My focus I enjoy working with many different types of people, including those who are new to therapy and clients with lots of previous experience. My approach is helpful in uncovering relational and behavioral patterns, cultivating individual strengths and working towards positive change. I help clients identify problems, set goals and create a plan for success. My communication style I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is one of the most important cornerstones for change. My communication style is warm, empathetic and authentic. I want the client to feel safe to be themselves, and to feel both understood and respected in all of our communication. My journey to mental healthcare I have really enjoyed my journey to becoming a licensed therapist. My interest in the field began in High School and was confirmed through my experiences in higher education, volunteering in the community and my field experience. I am passionate about helping people continue to heal, grow and develop throughout their lives. My goals for you I want to help clients believe that they can make changes and achieve their goals. Through our work together we can identify the specific goals that you would like to accomplish.