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.

Since 1998, I have been on a personal quest to learn and understand human behavior specifically personal growth and transformation. In 2019, I set out more specifically to learn and understand what truly heals dysfunctional childhood experiences and trauma.

 I have a bucket-list of 101 goals, which includes helping humanity heal. What can I say, I DREAM BIG! I eat, sleep and dream personal development & growth. I started with Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in 1998 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 have spent countless hours in the most up to date, evidence-based techniques including:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)

IFS (Internal Family Systems)

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Psychedelic Somatic Therapy 

Consciousness Expansion, Meditation/Mindfulness,

Breathwork & Sound Healing Techniques

I use a restorative pricing model, including low-cost, sliding scale and payment plan options. Please consider making a donation (home page or below) to support my efforts in helping others heal, thank you!

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If you'd like to schedule a free 15–20-minute consultation call, please 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 "Somatic Therapy", "Intensives" or "Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy" as I was too, but rest assured my utmost commitment is your growth and transformation. I will support, guide, provide psychoeducation and assist you in making the best-informed decision and plan for healing that feels right for you. After a decade of practicing weekly "talk therapy" approach, I have found that intensives, somatic work and psychedelic-assisted therapy can provide the most efficacy in terms of growth and healing in the shortest amount of time, making it the most cost-effective approach.  

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

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