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 The Art of Contemplation & The Gene Keys (likely to take me at least a year) by Richard Rudd. 

I received my master's degree in 1997 (MSW) 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 now trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) or parts work and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and incorporating these techniques into my work as well as my CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approach. I also completed Ketamine (Psychedelic) Assisted Therapy training and now offer preparation and integration sessions (not covered by insurance). I accept HealthNet (MHN), Aetna, United Healthcare (UHC), Lyra, most PPO plans & others (please visit my Psychology Today for full list).

I offer a $180/hour rate for those paying out of pocket or using PPO/Out of Network benefits. For coaching services (not covered by insurance) rates are between $130-$150 depending on length of session. 

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

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, 

 At this time services are primarily Telehealth (video or phone sessions). Many people are new and unsure about Telehealth, but rest assured the connection with clients is the same as in-person sessions.

 If you are ready to book a psychotherapy/counseling appointment, please click the Book Now button to connect with my availability calendar.  If you would like to schedule a 15-minute consultation or coaching session, please send email (below).

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

Maria "Mari" Hernandez, LCSW