Adriana Hernandez

Adriana Hernandez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. She also lists life purpose among her focus areas and supports people dealing with workplace issues and relationship communication problems.

Adriana uses practical, conversational methods in sessions. She treats clients as the experts in their own stories and helps them notice strengths they already have. Conversations focus on clear steps and strategies people can use between sessions.

Her approach draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other methods. That means sessions often combine open listening with hands-on tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to clarify goals and keep momentum toward them.

She works with common experiences such as abandonment feelings, attachment issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and isolation. Sessions also address forgiveness, self-love, and questions about life purpose without promising a specific outcome.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Adriana practices in California and brings 14 years of experience to conversations about managing everyday pressures and making gradual changes.

How Adriana uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it provides concrete exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports someone who feels stuck by exploring their own reasons for change and building motivation through short, guided conversations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Adriana will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying a method, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant and focused on the next steps the person wants to take.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so they can use time more efficiently. If video is difficult, alternatives such as phone sessions often require less bandwidth and can be a simpler way to keep momentum between appointments.