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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 51 ratings

Victor Hernandez JR

LMFT, 32 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I am passionate about helping people deal with life challenges that cause them distress. My first goal is to help you identify what the problems are, how they impact relationships in your life, and what goals you want to work on to bring understanding, calm, peace, and joy back into your life. You are the expert in your life, and working together with me, I will challenge your thinking patterns to help you see alternative outcomes that align with the goals you are working toward.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I know that the first-time meeting with a therapist can be anxiety building, so my first goal is to make it as relaxing as possible. I will ask questions so I can understand what problems you are experiencing, so we are able to collaborate on goals you want to work on.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

My primary approach is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy); however, I also utilize IPT (interpersonal therapy) interventions, as I believe language is powerful and how we communicate impacts all relationships in our daily lives. I am trained in the following treatment Evidenced based practices and models: TF-CBT (trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy), IPT (interpersonal therapy), Brainspotting, Triple P (positive parenting program), and MAP (managing adaptive practices).

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I work with you as an autonomous individual and in a way that empowers you to be the expert of your life.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have experience treating people dealing with anxiety, trauma and depression that come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, afraid, stuck, and alone in their struggle. They want to be heard and seen, and they are willing to learn and try new strategies.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Grief

Other specialties

ADHD
Addiction
Anger Management
Men's Issues
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Hispanic / Latinx
Man

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $120 per session
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 51 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

May 2, 2025

I could only select two options above, but Dr Hernandez pretty much covers the entire spectrum. I couldn’t be happier with Dr Hernandez participating in my recovery and improvements in my daily life.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 38 with Victor

April 18, 2025

Before meeting with Victor, I wasn’t sure what I even wanted to say but he spoke to me in such a natural way that I found familiar that my anxiety and uncertainty of my future melted away. I’m so excited to talk again and continue this journey of discovery, understanding, and growth of knowing who I am.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Victor

April 13, 2025

Kind and insightful. Absolutely got to the core of issues quickly.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Victor