Monica Hernandez
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) in Texas. I have been practicing for over 10 years. I aspire to support, empower, and strengthen those who seek mental health support. Together, I'd like to empower you to build your own skill set. To be able to take from our sessions and apply skills to your everyday life.
I believe in and utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
I've supported clients within an inpatient and outpatient setting. I believe in and utilize a combination of techniques; cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Each session will be client driven, you will take lead in deciding what goals you'd like to work on with my support. Each session we will be checking in on your current well-being, goals, progress, and barriers prior to diving into session agenda. Each session you'll take something to process, explore, practice, and/or incorporate into your life.
First session
During an initial counseling session, I would be gathering current and past information, concerns, and goals. I will be able to explain limits of confidentiality, session expectations, and answer any questions.
Strengths
Throughout my years of practice, I've learned that being a present, empathetic, and supportive team player in the counseling process makes for an effective alliance and therapeutic process. We are at team working towards wellness and recovery.
Ideal clients
I have been serving teenage, adult, and senior populations within the state of Texas. I'm present for those who would like to work through traumatic experiences, depression, anger management, anxiety, and other social concerns. Clients who are ready to share and process concerns while working on developing and practicing coping skills. Client will need to dedicate time for themself to attend sessions and practice copings skills outside of session.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence based practice based on how thoughts influence feelings which in turn impacts/ influences ones actions, outcomes, and life circumstances.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy is a specific modality utilized to treat posttraumatic stress disorder. CPT is utilized to help individuals process trauma, review cognitions, experience emotional responses, and reconstruct unhelpful thinking patterns in a safe, structured, and planned environment.
Family Therapy
Family therapy is essential in the therapeutic process. Identifying a community of support begins within the family dynamics. Assuring supportive family members are educated, involved, and aware of the treatment plan, coping skills, and safety measures.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing addresses ambivalence through communication. This modality invites change by exploring and discovering reasons one has to make changes in their life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness, tunning in. Noticing, in the present moment without judgment. Turning into emotions, thoughts, and physiological sensations. Learning how to non-judgmentally be present and aware.
Location
Virtual sessions