Susana (Susie) Hernandez , LPC

Susana (Susie) Hernandez guides both adults and teens from diverse backgrounds toward realizing their fullest potential by fostering healthier relationships with family and community. She centers the therapeutic relationship first, believing that trust between counselor and client opens the door to deeper healing and growth. Susana emphasizes a sense of belonging as a foundation for psychological well-being and works with clients to explore identity so they can experience greater acceptance, integration, and wholeness.

In practice she supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns, and she also works with families to improve communication and connection. Susana integrates clients' faith and spirituality into counseling when that is meaningful to the client, using those resources to support the recovery process. She draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs.

Susana holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings five years of clinical experience to her work. When she is not with clients, she spends time with her family at a nearby park or gym or enjoys cooking in the kitchen.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the relationships and patterns established early in life and how those bonds influence current connections. It helps clients explore trust, attachment styles, and relational dynamics to improve intimacy and family relationships.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful action. It is useful for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and building resilience amid challenging emotions.

Susana approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. As a licensed professional she emphasizes partnership in planning care and may blend approaches to fit a client's unique situation.

Online therapy with Susana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from a licensed therapist without rearranging major parts of daily life, and they allow treatment to continue across locations and life changes.