Licensed to practice in California and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 7 more.

Michelle Hernandez

(she/her)

LMFT, 25 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

Hi! I am Michelle. Do you get frustrated and down by life stressors? Do you want someone to bounce ideas off of when you are in a rut? Have you lost someone or something special in your life? I am here to help. I start where you start and go on the journey with you. I like to keep sessions conversational and interactive. We will focus on getting you to be the best version of you both mentally and physically to achieve overall wellness. I work from a solution-focused background and will empower you to make decisions and changes that you are comfortable doing on your timeline. Together we can develop a relationship based on trust and safety that will allow you to grow and progress.

Get to know me

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

Our first session will focus on getting a general history of what brings you into therapy and what your goals you would like to focus on. In the session, it would be a time to see if we are a good fit and whether you are comfortable moving forward with more sessions.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

My first goal is to take an inventory of your strengths and capitalize on what you are already doing well. We will set small, achievable goals that lead to the bigger picture. I employ a client-centered approach that acknowledges you are the expert of your life and that I am a tool to help you make better choices. I will challenge those automatic thoughts that get in the way of your happiness.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I know being in therapy can be intimidating so I strive to ensure you will feel comfortable and heard. I create a non-judgemental zone where the focus is on your overall wellness.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Grief

Self Esteem

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Location

Virtual

, 35 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

November 19, 2025

I really enjoyed my intake session with Michelle. This was my first time ever meeting with a therapist, in any way, and I was definitely nervous, but with how Michelle approached me and our conversation, I felt very at ease and confident to be truly honest.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Michelle

July 23, 2025

shes a great lisener, easy to talk to, i always feel better after talking with her

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 56 with Michelle

March 4, 2025

Very nice lady who listen

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Michelle