Lisa Hernandez

Compassionate practical therapy for life challenges

LCSW Arizona

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief.

Background and approach

She holds an LCSW and brings a compassionate, client-focused perspective to each session, supporting practical change while honoring the emotional work that healing requires. Her style emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and develop tools for everyday challenges.

Lisa integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies, tailoring interventions to the needs presented in the room. She pays attention to communication patterns, caregiver stress, body image concerns, chronic illness and pain, and workplace or parenting stresses, helping clients build skills for clearer thinking and steadier coping.

Based in Arizona, Lisa offers therapy in English and provides a range of remote session formats to fit different schedules. She encourages those taking the first step toward change to reach out, meet to assess fit, and work together to identify realistic, meaningful goals for therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more adaptive strategies; it is often applied to anxiety, panic, and situational stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore feelings at their own pace while the therapist reflects and supports self-directed growth. These approaches can be combined to address trauma-related symptoms, grief, communication problems, and everyday stressors in ways that feel practical and respectful to each person's experience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey rather than a one-time decision. The therapist works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual's situation.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health concerns. Remote sessions make it easier to attend regularly from different locations and allow for a mix of real-time conversations and brief check-ins, supporting continuity of care and practical application of skills between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting, along with related issues such as body image, chronic pain and workplace difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to help clients set goals and develop skills.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She has ten years of professional experience working with clients across a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location information are on record?

She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona, practicing from Arizona and providing services to clients there.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with this therapist?

Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match their scheduling and communication preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Arizona, Nevada

Languages

English