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Dr. Oren Hernández

Dr. Oren Hernández

LMHC, LMFT

Therapist · Florida · 30+ years of experience

Experienced Florida therapist focused on the person

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  • Client-centered approach
  • English and Spanish
  • 30 years experience

About Oren

Dr. Oren Hernández is a licensed therapist practicing in Florida. He holds LMHC and LMFT credentials and brings 30 years of experience to sessions. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Dr. Hernández emphasizes a client-centered style. He focuses on the person, not just symptoms. Conversations often look at communication, self-esteem, and how past experiences shape present choices.

He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are introduced to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits or tackle addictions.

His background includes long experience with aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness, grief, and workplace challenges. He also works with people wrestling with identity and intimacy-related concerns, codependency, and body-image struggles.

Dr. Hernández aims to create an environment where people can talk honestly and build clearer goals. He helps clients find small steps that fit daily life and track progress over time. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Florida, Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Therapeutic approaches you can use remotely

Dr. Hernández combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods to help people make clear, practical changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, then tries new ways of acting to reduce distress and improve outcomes.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice and sit with strong emotions without immediately reacting. These approaches can be helpful for anxiety, anger, addiction-related challenges, and coping with life transitions. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will talk with the client about goals, try options, and adjust methods based on what feels useful.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation and guided exercises that translate well to remote meetings, and the therapist will help decide what format fits each person's schedule and preferences.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LMFT
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH1567
License (Florida)
LMFT · No. MT1385
NPI
1083745301

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 he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, career strain, and related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He works in a client-centered way, blending practical cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address problems and support change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges across many settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He is licensed as LMHC and LMFT in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced and billed?

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

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist 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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