Miguel Hernandez
I am an empathic listener who engages all clients in a caring way. I help individuals identify their problems, create a plan to address those problems, and work with them so that they make progress. I utilize many modalities with my favored modalities being attachment theory and solution focused therapy to best assist my clients.
I utilize many modalities with my favored modalities being attachment theory and solution focused therapy to best assist my clients.
I have vast experience in the field and have worked in a numerous settings such as working with children and teenagers and in family crisis situations. I have also worked as a child custody mediator for the family court for years. I have experience assisting families in reunifying and create long term plans to better their family.
First session
Our first session will focus on understanding what brought you to therapy, what has been weighing on you, and what you hope will improve. You will have space to speak openly without being judged or pressured to disclose more than you are ready to share. We will discuss relevant history, identify your immediate priorities, and begin developing goals that feel meaningful and realistic. By the end of the session, you should have a clearer sense of how we might work together and whether my therapeutic style feels like a good fit for you.
Strengths
I have patience, I am a good listener, I am easy going, and I care about the individuals I work with.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by stress. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting challenges, work pressure, grief, or a major life change. Sometimes you may not know exactly what is wrong—you just know that life has become harder than it should feel. You do not need to come to therapy with everything figured out. We can start with what is happening now, talk through the parts that feel difficult, and decide together what would be most helpful. Some clients want better coping skills, while others need a place to be honest, understand themselves, or make an important decision. My style is conversational, supportive, and direct. I listen carefully, ask questions, and offer honest feedback without judgment. I work well with people who want therapy to feel natural and useful rather than overly formal. You can expect us to work at a comfortable pace.
Treatment methods
Attachment-based
I help clients understand how early relationships may influence the way they connect with others, communicate their needs, and respond to conflict. Together, we identify recurring patterns and work toward healthier, more secure relationships.
Compassion-Focused
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about difficult experiences. We work on reducing self-criticism, developing greater self-compassion, and responding to life’s challenges with more patience and understanding.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients recognize unhelpful patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we develop coping strategies that can reduce distress and support meaningful changes in everyday life.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
I help clients identify what they want to change, recognize strengths they already possess, and take manageable steps toward their goals. This approach focuses on what can be improved now while still making room to understand the experiences that brought them to therapy.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions650 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030, 102
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- CaliforniaLicense 144367