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Erika Hernandez

Erika Hernandez, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Trauma informed care
  • Goal oriented work

About Erika

Erika Hernandez is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. Erika aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental setting where clients can talk through difficult feelings and find practical ways forward.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, motivation, and relationship concerns. Sessions emphasize clear goals, coping skills, and real-life strategies that people can use between appointments. Erika also supports those facing compassion fatigue, first responder stress, and challenges around intimacy and parenting.

Erika’s work includes helping people process bipolar mood challenges, navigate career shifts, and respond to infidelity or significant life changes. She brings a direct but empathetic style to conversations about difficult topics. The focus is on small, manageable steps that build confidence and momentum.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances emotional understanding with practical coaching. Erika encourages people to reflect, try new behaviors, and adjust plans as needed. Her aim is to help clients feel more capable of handling day-to-day demands and longer-term transitions.

Erika is based in California and practices as an LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist. She offers therapy in English and supports people dealing with hospice and end-of-life concerns as well as ADHD-related struggles.

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Evidence-informed approaches for online work

Erika uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common method focuses on building coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage depressive symptoms. That work teaches concrete tools people can use day to day, such as activity planning and stress management techniques.

A second strand emphasizes trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. This approach combines grounding skills, emotional regulation strategies, and step-by-step processing so people feel steadier as they revisit painful memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Erika will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and current situation. She aims to adjust methods over time based on what is working and what feels helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people appreciate being able to continue ongoing work through life transitions and to use tools learned in sessions during everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Erika works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports concerns like caregiving strain, first responder issues, and relationship or intimacy problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with practical coaching. Sessions focus on setting goals, building coping skills, and practicing changes between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including bipolar mood challenges and career-related stress.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is an LMFT, which means licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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