Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Justin works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Justin
Justin Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 13 years of experience. He uses a direct but empathetic style to help people work through strong emotions and relationship problems. He often addresses anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma in practical, goal-focused conversations.
He draws on several approaches to tailor care to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work on closeness, trust, and repairing bonds.
Background and approach
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense feelings and improving emotional regulation. His background includes directing clinical programs that aim to keep children safely in their homes and coaching other therapists. He has experience in hospital crisis settings, school-based work with emotionally struggling youth, and independent practice.
That mix shaped a practical approach to real-world problems. In sessions he focuses on communication skills, problem-solving, and concrete coping tools. He also brings trauma-informed awareness when people have histories of emotional or physical abuse or neglect.
Parents and individuals often explore ways to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning. Justin believes clients know their lives best and uses his role to offer guidance and support. He encourages clear goals and steady steps, helping people build skills they can use outside sessions.
What Justin works with
Everything Justin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Justin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Justin lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of closeness and trust in relationships. Online conversations can help identify where connections feel strained and develop new ways to communicate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; sessions usually include clear exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving emotional regulation, which can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process so adjustments can be made as you learn what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls let you have a live conversation with visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when video isn't possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing communication between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep steady progress over time.
Questions people ask about Justin
What kinds of concerns does Justin address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and relationship issues, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is direct and empathetic, with a focus on practical skills, communication, and problem-solving to meet client goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience in clinical roles including program leadership, hospital crisis work, school-based services, and independent practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.