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Justin Hernandez

Justin Hernandez

LPCC

Therapist · Ohio · 13+ years of experience

Compassionate, direct counseling for everyday problems

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  • Direct empathetic style
  • Trauma informed care
  • Practical coping tools

About Justin

Justin Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. He brings 13 years of clinical experience and uses a direct, empathetic style to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship struggles. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. He believes clients are the experts in their lives and offers guidance and support toward their goals.

He has led programs aimed at keeping children safe in their homes and has served as a hospital crisis counselor and school clinical director. Those roles shaped his work with trauma, including emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. He draws on a range of approaches to match each person’s needs.

In sessions he blends Attachment-Based ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when useful. He also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused methods to help people build clearer communication and stronger relationships. Expect practical tools, straightforward feedback, and room to talk through painful experiences.

Justin has supervised other clinicians for many years and helps therapists develop effective strategies for families and parents. That supervisory experience informs his attention to clear goals and measurable steps in therapy. He aims to help clients make changes that fit their daily life.

Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist’s stated practice policies. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. It looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people build more secure ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotion and handling intense moments without reacting in ways that cause more trouble.

Choosing the right approach is part of treatment. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill-based plan first, then shifting to a relational focus if that better matches what comes up in sessions.

Session format information is not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use emotion regulation or CBT tools in the moment and then talk about how they went in the next appointment. Licensed professionals adapt their methods to work well at a distance and to match each person’s daily life needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Ohio
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
LPCC
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
LPCC · No. E.0800099-SUPV
NPI
1083941553

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Justin commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic approach?

He uses a direct and empathetic style and combines approaches to fit each person. Therapy focuses on clear goals, practical tools, and improved communication.

What kind of background does he have?

He has 13 years of experience, including work as a hospital crisis counselor and as a clinical director in programs serving children and families impacted by abuse and neglect.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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