- Focus on everyday habits
- Direct and empathetic
- Skill-based strategies
About Justin
Justin Hernandez is an LPCC who focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape feelings and relationships. He brings a direct but empathetic style to sessions and emphasizes practical steps people can use right away. He frames clients as the experts in their own lives and works alongside them to find what fits.
He has 13 years of experience in clinical settings and currently works in Ohio. His background includes roles as a hospital crisis counselor, clinical director, and work with schools for children with behavioral challenges. That mix gives him experience with trauma, family conflict, and crisis situations.
In sessions he uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-informed work to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change everyday habits. He also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to improve communication and closeness. He aims for clear, practical steps rather than vague advice.
Justin has supported people around stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar disorder. He also helps with topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family problems, caregiver stress, and codependency.
He values straightforward guidance and teaches skills people can practice between sessions. People who want a therapist who balances direct feedback with empathy may find his approach helpful.
He has 13 years of experience in clinical settings and currently works in Ohio. His background includes roles as a hospital crisis counselor, clinical director, and work with schools for children with behavioral challenges. That mix gives him experience with trauma, family conflict, and crisis situations.
In sessions he uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-informed work to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change everyday habits. He also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to improve communication and closeness. He aims for clear, practical steps rather than vague advice.
Justin has supported people around stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar disorder. He also helps with topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family problems, caregiver stress, and codependency.
He values straightforward guidance and teaches skills people can practice between sessions. People who want a therapist who balances direct feedback with empathy may find his approach helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 attachment work and CBT translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early connections shape present relationships and helps people change patterns of closeness and conflict. It can be useful for intimacy concerns, communication problems, and attachment issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and daily habits. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then tailor techniques from these models to each person. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills between sessions in their everyday routines. If you prefer a particular session structure, ask about available options when you schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, sleep and eating problems, and self-esteem.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is direct and empathetic, with an emphasis on practical skills and changing everyday thoughts and habits. Techniques include clear guidance alongside collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience is there?
The clinician has 13 years of experience working in a range of settings including hospital crisis work and leadership roles focused on supporting children and families.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.