Therapist profile
Justin Hernandez, LPCC
Licensed counselor - family and relationship concerns
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- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Parenting support
About Justin
Justin Hernandez is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 13 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT issues, parenting, and related difficulties.
He previously served as a clinical director at agencies focused on preventing children from being removed from their homes. He has worked as a hospital crisis counselor, in private practice, and as clinical director of a school for children with emotional disturbances. That background shapes a practical focus on communication and on reducing disruption in family life.
His approach is direct and client-centered. He leans on cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused strategies to help people identify patterns and try new ways of responding. He also draws on attachment-based work and emotionally focused ideas when relationships and closeness are the concern.
Justin has substantial experience with trauma responses, including emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, blended family issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care topics, caregiver stress, and challenges like eating, sleeping, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
He supervises other therapists and has nearly a decade of supervisory experience. In sessions he aims to treat the person as the expert on their life and family, offering guidance and practical techniques rather than directive labels. The emphasis is on clearer communication and achievable steps to reduce everyday strain.
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How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how people connect and respond to each other. It helps when relationship patterns or closeness are causing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, impulsivity, or intense reactions.Picking an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments happen along the way based on what helps in practical terms rather than sticking to a single model.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Online work can also let someone join from a quieter spot, use less bandwidth if needed, or schedule around childcare or work breaks. The focus is on making sessions workable within everyday life while testing approaches that target the client’s main concerns.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, and related problems listed in his specialties.
How does he approach therapy?
His style is direct and client-centered. He uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, plus attachment and emotionally-focused ideas when relationships are central.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience and nearly a decade of supervisory work with other therapists.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.