Justin Hernandez, LPCC

Justin Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who brings a direct and empathetic clinical style to work with children, adults, couples, and families. He currently serves as the clinical director of an agency dedicated to preventing children from being removed from their homes and placed in county custody due to abuse or neglect, and his background includes roles as a hospital crisis counselor, private practice therapist, and clinical director at a school for emotionally disturbed children.

As an LPCC with a supervisory credential, he has supported and supervised other therapists for almost a decade, helping them apply effective strategies and interventions to reduce disruptions in the homes they serve. His practice emphasizes clear communication between parents and children and practical tools that foster safer, more connected family environments.

Justin has extensive experience working with trauma, including emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect, and he integrates evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to address a range of concerns. He believes clients are the experts on their own lives and families, and he frames his role as a supportive guide who offers structure, insight, and practical skills. Being invited to participate in a client's life is treated as a privilege.

Therapeutic approaches offered online and how they help

Justin brings several evidence-informed approaches to online work, beginning with Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships and helps people and families build more secure connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is practical for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel respected and understood while exploring goals and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Justin works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Justin is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and choose the format that fits daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to practical, goal-focused treatment.