Justin Hernandez

Problem-solving therapy with empathic guidance

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Justin

Justin Hernandez is an LPCC who centers his work in cognitive behavioral approaches while integrating attachment-focused and client-centered methods.

Background and approach

He brings 13 years of experience to the practice and draws on a background that includes crisis counseling, school-based leadership, and agency administration focused on keeping children safely in their homes. His style blends direct, empathic feedback with practical strategies tailored to each person's concerns.

Justin has extensive experience addressing trauma from emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect, and he applies a variety of interventions to help clients build skills and improve communication.

His work covers a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, intimacy-related and LGBT matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

He also notes focused experience with attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care, and related personality and behavioral concerns. Clients can expect a collaborative approach that respects their perspective while offering clinical guidance and skill-building.

As a licensed clinician with supervisory credentials, he also consults with and trains other therapists to employ effective strategies for family stability and improved communication.

Evidence-informed approaches available online

Justin often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach that supports work on anxiety, depression, stress, and other everyday challenges. He also incorporates attachment-based techniques that explore relational patterns and help improve emotional connection and communication within families and close relationships. These approaches are presented in straightforward, goal-oriented ways so clients can practice new strategies between sessions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Justin works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He listens to each person's priorities and adjusts interventions over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing care, continue skill-building, and maintain momentum between appointments while fitting therapy into a client's daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Justin address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, self esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic approaches does he use in sessions?

Sessions often draw on cognitive behavioral therapy along with attachment-based and client-centered approaches, and he may also integrate DBT or emotionally-focused techniques depending on the client's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Justin has 13 years of experience working in settings such as crisis counseling, independent practice, school-based mental health, and agency leadership focused on preventing child removal from the home.

Where is Justin licensed and what is his credential?

He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio with the credential OH LPCC E.0800099-SUPV, and he holds supervisory responsibilities in his professional work.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English