Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 48 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 5 more.
Haley Hernandez
(she/her)
I am a licensed clinician with five years of experience working with a diverse population of clients across a broad range of ages. I provide a supportive, collaborative, and client-centered therapeutic environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach is primarily person-centered, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I also integrate evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful change. I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals, believing that growth occurs best when individuals feel supported while learning effective tools to navigate life’s challenges.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Clients can expect the initial session to be primarily focused on establishing rapport, collaboratively identifying goals, and fostering a sense of comfort and safety within the therapeutic space. This first meeting provides an opportunity to build a strong foundation for the work ahead, ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and at ease as we begin the process together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a therapist I consider my greatest strengths to include a nonjudgmental approach, strong listening skills, and an open-minded perspective that honors each client’s unique experiences. Through compassion, empathy, and genuine understanding, I work to create a supportive and respectful environment where clients feel safe to express themselves and engage meaningfully in the therapeutic process.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to make meaningful changes in their life. They may be experiencing emotional challenges, stress, or feeling stuck, but are open to self-reflection and active participation in the therapeutic process. This client is willing to explore their thoughts and behaviors, practice new skills, and engage collaboratively in sessions to work toward personal growth and lasting change.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
Foster Care/Adoption
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
School Issues
Self Esteem
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
LGBTQ
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $80 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)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
In my practice, I use a person-centered therapy approach that emphasizes empathy, respect, and a non-judgmental environment. I believe clients have the capacity for growth and self-understanding, and I support them by providing unconditional positive regard, genuine presence, and active listening. Rather than directing sessions, I allow clients to lead the process, helping them explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This collaborative approach promotes self-awareness, confidence, and personal growth.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a practical, collaborative approach to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I work with clients to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, gently challenge distorted beliefs, and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. Together, we explore how these patterns influence daily choices and emotional responses. In my practice, CBT is both structured and flexible. I set clear goals with clients, teach concrete coping skills, and use tools such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and exposure techniques when appropriate. I also emphasize skill-building between sessions, empowering clients to apply what they learn in real-world situations. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard while gaining practical strategies to reduce distress and build lasting resilience.