I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida and Tennessee. I have over twenty years of experience in the field of social work and 8 years as a licensed clinician. I have provided clinical services to individuals of all ages presenting with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues.
As a Florida native I have gained an appreciation for the diverse cultural population within our community. I also lived abroad immersing myself in multiple cultures. With these experiences I have developed cultural competence in which I have the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures.
I am well versed in several counseling techniques with an emphasis in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and have a compassionate approachable demeanor.
A top priority for me is to meet you where you are and calibrate treatment and my approach too what will work best for us as we work together to meet your goals.
It takes a lot of strength and will power to work towards a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
TN LCSW 8207
FL LCSW SW13200
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I want to share that I was very fortunate to work with Ms. Michelle Hernandez during the time I am going through a painful separation from my wife. During my sessions with Michelle, she empathized a lot with my situation and listened to my experiences without any judgement. Michelle also gave me some good quality worksheets and exercises that helped me learn more about myself and use this information to be a better person.
Written on Dec 30, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem