Dainerys Hernandez

(she)

LMHC, 10 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

I am a compassionate and dedicated professional, guided by a strong sense of humanism and a genuine vocation for helping others. I believe that a good life is not a fixed state, but an ongoing process—a direction rather than a destination. I see therapy as a meaningful path toward self-awareness and personal growth. It offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, redefine challenges, and transform them into learning experiences. Entering therapy requires courage, commitment, and openness, and through that process, real and lasting change becomes possible.

Get to know me

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

During our first session, my priority is to create a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing your story. I believe that the effectiveness of therapy—regardless of the approach used—begins with building trust, empathy, and a strong therapeutic connection. We will explore your concerns, expectations for treatment, and what brings you to therapy at this time. Together, we will begin to identify your goals and outline a path forward that feels meaningful and achievable for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring over 10 years of clinical experience working with adults facing mental health challenges, trauma, and disabilities. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I provide culturally responsive care and create a space where clients feel understood and supported. What stands out about my approach is that it is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed techniques to help clients better understand themselves, build coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with more confidence. Clients often appreciate my ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where they feel comfortable opening up and making meaningful progress.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with adults who are motivated to better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the emotional impact of past experiences. They often feel overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive thought patterns, or unsure how to regulate their emotions effectively. Through a structured and supportive approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, I help clients develop practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier patterns in their daily lives and relationships. My ideal clients are open to reflection, willing to practice new strategies, and committed to their personal growth and well-being.

Specialties

Top specialties
Other specialties

Anxiety

Grief

I identify as

Licensed in

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is considered a "solutions-oriented" form of talk therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by interrogating and uprooting negative or irrational beliefs. You will learn and implemented techniques such as( identifying Negative Thoughts, Practicing New Skills, Goal-Setting, Problem-Solving, Self-Monitoring, Support-seeking, relaxation, positive reframing that will help you to deal with upsetting events and the unpleasant emotions triggered by them.

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3 ratings with written reviews

May 13, 2025

Dainerys has an open-minded technique to our sessions. I find her to be listening with an open ear and sharing her knowledge and intuition which I appreciate. I believe she truly cares about the individual and speaking from a place of compassion without judgement. I look forward to our conversations and receiving a perspective that brings light to my life. I am grateful and honored to meet with her as my therapist.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 11 with Dainerys

May 6, 2025

Very easy to talk to

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Dainerys

February 14, 2025

She is amazing, whole heartedly recommend!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with Dainerys