Ayanna Scott-Hernandez

LCSW10 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (62)
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping you learn how to cultivate the life you deserve and want. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, thinking patterns, and self-limiting beliefs that create daily barriers to life fulfillment. I believe in taking a collaborative approach towards helping clients reach their goals.

My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, thinking patterns, and self-limiting beliefs that create daily barriers to life fulfillment.

I hold space for you to narrate your journey without fear or judgment. I welcome your invitation to walk beside you in letting go of the things and ideas that no longer serve you. You deserve the opportunity to cultivate a better you.

First session

The first session is a chance to get to know one another identify areas of concern and more importantly, determined if it's a good fit for your needs. As a therapist, I focus on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their concerns.

Strengths

I truly believe in providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to work through their struggles; let's work together to find peace and calm.

Ideal clients

I believe it is an honor to serve clients struggling with finding ways to deal head on with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder). I offer honest feedback, met with compassion and unrelenting support.

Location

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
7948 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

Identifies as

  • Black / African American

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Women's Issues

Other specialties

  • Coping Skills

  • Grief

  • Life Transitions

  • Self Esteem

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 73939

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Blue Shield

  • Cash - $170 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Humana - Medicare

  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare

  • Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

  • Independence Keystone 65 HMO

  • L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Scripps Health Plan

  • Sharp Health Plan

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (62)9 reviews
April 9, 2026

Ayanna has been a great container for me to unpack and vent my life transitions. Having had over 16 years of therapy, I carry an awareness regarding my actions and emotions, but I still need someone to just listen and allow me to feel. Ayanna is that container for me; no judgement, no forced direction. She allows me to process in real time and provides insights for me to ponder and explore.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Ayanna
March 25, 2026

Ayanna is amazing!!! She let's you speak and is very calm and attentive. She is fabulous!!!!

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Ayanna
February 27, 2026

Ayanna was very welcoming and I liked that she’s matter of fact but not in a bad way. We know we’re here for serious reasons but it doesn’t have to be stuffy and stiff. I felt very comfortable and like it would be easy to open up.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Ayanna
Schedule 60 min