About

 I have been through times of discontent, despair, depression, doubt, extreme stress and overwhelm. And know what it's like to feel stuck, lonely, confused, unsure and scared. Sharing what I have learned with others who like myself, know there is more to Life than what most of us are living, brings me great joy and fulfillment. Life's detours, blindsides and curveballs have been my greatest teachers, the times of most personal growth and transformation. I am here to help you navigate yours. I enjoy learning, travel, adventure, music and dance as much as I enjoy helping others!I have a bucket-list of 101 goals, which includes creating/building the next global social enterprise and helping humanity heal. What can I say, I DREAM BIG! I eat, sleep and dream personal development. I started with Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in 1997 and currently reading Inner Vegas by Joseph Gallenberger (inspired by my first retreat at the Monroe Institute).

I received my master's degree (MSW) in 1997 from UCLA and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2009. I have worked successfully with clients from all ethnicities and across all socio-economic levels. I am also bilingual/fluent in Spanish. I am licensed in California (2009) and Pennsylvania (2024).  

I offer IFS-EMDR-Somatic-based Intensives & when appropriate Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Ketamine or Cannabis 

Hybrid (online and in-person sessions) in Ventura, CA and East Falls in Philadelphia, PA

 My one-on-one intensives range from $800-$4200 with sliding scale & payment plan options available.

*Medical provider intake & prescription separate fee

*Travel to you anywhere in California or Pennsylvania may require additional traveling fee 

To learn more about my clinical work please visit my profile at Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/117450   

OR

https://www.zocdoc.com/professional/maria-hernandez-lcsw-368655 

If you'd like to schedule a consultation call email: marihernandezlcsw@gmail.com

If you are looking for a place to be validated, to be understood, to cry, to laugh, to have fun, a place to educate yourself, empower yourself, a place to find strength, courage, hope, meaning and ultimately identify and move towards understanding, growth, strength, resiliency, healing and transformation then I am honored to work with you and look forward to helping you on your Journey, 

  Many people are new and unsure about non-traditional therapeutic approaches such as "Intensives" or "Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy" as I was too, but rest assured my utmost commitment is your growth and healing, I will support, guide, provide psychoeducation and assist you in making the best-informed decision that feels right for you.

  If you would like to schedule a 15–20-minute consultation call, please send email (below).

 Dreams without faith are fantasies. Dreams with faith become possibilities.  

Maria "Mari" Hernandez, LCSW