- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT tools
About Justin
Justin Hernandez is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 13 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and a range of other struggles including ADHD and bipolar mood challenges.
He has held leadership roles in agencies that aim to prevent children from entering county custody because of abuse or neglect. He has also worked as a hospital crisis counselor, at private practices, and as clinical director of a school for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. His background includes supervising other clinicians for nearly a decade.
In sessions he uses clear, direct conversation alongside practical strategies. He draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas to look at how emotions and relationship patterns affect daily life. He also incorporates client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior tools when they fit the concern.
Justin has significant experience with trauma, including emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. He helps parents and caregivers improve communication with children and supports clinicians in choosing interventions that reduce home disruptions. He tends to focus on what people can do differently in relationships and routines.
People can expect a straightforward clinical approach that aims to identify patterns and offer concrete skills. He frames clients as the experts on their lives and positions his role as a guide who offers feedback and direction when needed.
How his approaches fit into online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and relationship patterns that keep people stuck. It is often used when couples or individuals want to understand how feelings drive interaction and closeness. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early attachment experiences shape how people relate now and helps with problems like fear of abandonment or difficulty trusting others. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions and clearer direction.Choosing the right approach is handled together. He will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then recommend approaches or mix methods that fit. That collaborative process helps match practical techniques to the problems someone brings.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also gives flexibility for people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a format that uses less bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, attachment work, and client-centered listening to the online setting to focus on emotions, communication patterns, and skill practice.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, intimacy and self-esteem problems, and related challenges listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and practical. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment ideas, client-centered conversation, CBT, and DBT techniques as appropriate.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 13 years in the field, including roles as a hospital crisis counselor, clinical director at agencies and a school, and nearly a decade supervising other therapists.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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