Yovani Hernandez
LCSW, LISW-CP
Calm, practical help for difficult emotions
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- Compassionate and direct
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Ten years experience
About Yovani
Hernandez writes plainly with a compassionate, culturally aware stance. She pays attention to each person's background and life story. Sessions aim to reduce isolation and lessen shame while building stronger self-worth and communication skills.
Her work centers on practical steps people can use between sessions. That can mean learning coping skills for stressful days, trying new ways to set boundaries, or practicing clearer communication in difficult conversations. She helps people reconnect with purpose and daily routines that support emotional balance.
Hernandez often supports people dealing with parenting strain, grief, bipolar mood concerns, attention challenges, and sleep disruption. She also addresses deeper patterns such as attachment issues, codependency, and family-of-origin wounds that keep problems repeating.
People commonly come for help after relationship breakups, workplace pressure, or when life changes feel overwhelming. Hernandez aims to create an affirming space where individuals can explore painful feelings, try new behaviors, and move toward calmer, steadier days.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, South Carolina, California
Languages
English, Spanish
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when anxiety, depression, or anger get in the way of living the life a person wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections and trust. It can help people who struggle with intimacy, codependency, or repeated relationship pain.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to pick techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can mix methods so the plan changes as someone makes progress or faces new challenges.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can still help people use skills between sessions, keep therapy consistent with a busy schedule, and make it easier to meet from different locations. It also makes it simpler to fit short check-ins into a workday or to choose a session that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can guide which approach and format best fit each person's life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- North Carolina
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- License (North Carolina)
- LCSW · No. C011006
- License (South Carolina)
- LISW-CP · No. 14722
- License (California)
- LCSW · No. 108975
- NPI
- 1376968933
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 this therapist often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and life transitions.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing shame through practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist has ten years of experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Scheduling follows the platform process and the therapist's availability.
How does cost and cancellations work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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.