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Entry 246037California / United States

Araseli Hernandez

Araseli Hernandez, LCSW

California 5 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and anxiety focus

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  • grief support
  • self esteem work
  • bilingual English Spanish

About Araseli

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of practice experience. Araseli Hernandez focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She communicates in both English and Spanish.

Araseli helps people sort through overwhelming feelings and make practical changes. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She encourages clear communication about what matters and what clients want to reach.

She commonly addresses body image concerns, social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, and problems with communication. She also supports people working on life purpose, self-love, and rebuilding confidence after loss. Each topic is handled with straightforward discussion and step-by-step strategies.

Araseli draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work in session. She helps clients name stressors, practice new coping skills, and try small behavioral changes between visits. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so people can see what shifts over time.

Her approach centers on creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. The first session focuses on what led someone to seek help and what a realistic next step looks like. From there she and the client shape an ongoing plan that fits the person's schedule and goals.

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How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and behavioral changes. For example, cognitive-behavioral strategies help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression. Behavioral activation breaks larger goals into small tasks to increase motivation and lift mood.

These approaches are practical to adjust for virtual work because they rely on discussion, skill practice, and short between-session tasks. Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences, then try approaches that fit the client's priorities and daily life.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow a quieter check-in during a break. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire and first session so sessions match scheduling and communication needs.

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Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional work includes body image, social anxiety, loneliness, communication problems, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions conversational and goal-focused. The work emphasizes practical coping skills and small behavioral changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience as a practicing clinician. That experience has included work with grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

What credential and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Services are provided from California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone is offered.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That questionnaire is the starting point for arranging an appointment.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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