Janette Hernandez, LMFT

Janette Hernandez is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings eight years of experience working with adults, youth, and families facing a wide range of life challenges. She practices from a person-centered viewpoint that honors each individual as the expert on their own life while applying clinical skills developed over nearly a decade to support change and growth.

Her practice focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family problems, and adjustment issues. She also addresses addiction, grief, intimacy and body image issues, codependency, and other areas that affect daily functioning and close relationships. Janette integrates several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based understanding, client-centered listening, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person she meets.

As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Janette is authorized to provide therapy in California (CA LMFT 108146). She collaborates with clients to meet them where they are, combining practical tools and empathic support to help navigate stressors, improve communication, and build more satisfying relationships. Prospective clients can expect a warm, respectful space where goals and strategies are developed together.

Therapeutic Approaches Tailored for Online Care

Janette draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach helps people understand attachment wounds and develop more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves. Client-centered therapy is another core element of her work - it emphasizes empathic listening, unconditional regard, and collaborating with the client to identify goals and strengths, making it useful for a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

Janette also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to offer practical tools for identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new, healthier patterns. CBT techniques can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms and are adapted to each person’s circumstances.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Janette works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - expand access and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options provide flexibility around scheduling and setting, allowing people to engage in therapy from where they are while working with licensed professionals to move toward their goals.