My name is Ms. Maria W. Hernandez and I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in South Florida. I have seven years experience working with individuals (children and adults), couples, families, fostercare, etc. I have experience in providing treatment services to individuals of all ages and I have participated in field work for a spectrum of mental health diagnosis.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
My mission is to help you improve your quality in life and in essence encouraging living rather than existing. Stressors are normal, but gratitude is key for positive thinking and actions. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, low self-esteem, substance abuse, and/or severe mental health I can assist you on your journey to holistic health. Caveat: Individuals seeking therapy who are currently in court cases (i.e., dependency court, drug court, worker compensation, etc.), the most I can provide is a status/progress report with your treatment goals, attendance ,and progress in treatment thus far. Recommendations will not be made in these reports as I am considered a factual and not expert witness.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trauma informed techniques.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My strength lies in building rapport and trust with my clients. That is key for transparency and effectiveness of treatment.