- Practical steps
- Trauma-informed care
- Sleep and rest focus
About Justin
Justin Hernandez is an LPCC practicing in Ohio with 13 years of experience. He prefers a direct but empathetic style and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Justin often helps with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and sleep concerns, and he supports people navigating parenting and family communication challenges.
He has worked in hospitals, private practice, schools for children with emotional challenges, and in agencies focused on keeping children safely at home. That mix of settings shaped his interest in trauma and in hands-on strategies that reduce crises and improve day-to-day functioning. He also has experience supervising other therapists and helping them use effective methods.
Justin blends approaches to match each person's needs. He uses attachment-focused ideas to look at relationship patterns, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and elements of emotion-focused work for deep relational issues. Sessions aim for clear goals and practical tools you can use right away.
People meet him and find conversations are straightforward. He invites clients to name what matters most and works with them on step-by-step plans. Justin also helps parents and caregivers practice communication skills that reduce conflict and improve routines.
If sleep or rest is a concern, he can address nighttime routines, stress-related sleep problems, and how relationships or parenting stress affect rest. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people understand their emotional needs and improve how they connect with partners or family members. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and to build better sleep and daily routines.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what works. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins during a work break or after school. Phone-based sessions may be helpful when video isn't practical, and video sessions let people use shared worksheets and practice communication skills visually. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while managing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Justin address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting challenges, sleep and rest problems, ADHD, bipolar issues, and many related areas.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is direct and empathetic. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and improving communication and daily routines.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 13 years of experience working in hospitals, private practice, schools for children with emotional needs, and agencies focused on keeping children safely at home.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LPCC which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and practices in Ohio.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or online meetings are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.