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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Speaks English and Spanish
About Carolina
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with seven years of experience, Carolina Hernandez offers short, direct work for common and urgent concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship strain. She speaks English and Spanish and lists a wide range of common issues she addresses including parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life changes.
Carolina uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person’s goals at the center of sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness, motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change, and narrative techniques to reframe personal stories.
Sessions are interactive and adapt to what the client needs in the moment. Carolina emphasizes respect and sensitivity during conversations and adjusts methods as progress and goals evolve. Expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and reflective work depending on the issue.
Her background includes work with at-risk youth and families, which informs how she addresses parenting and relationship concerns. The variety of past work means she often combines methods rather than using a single approach.
Carolina describes her style as collaborative. She supports people who want straightforward, skills-focused work alongside opportunities to talk through emotional material. If someone prefers a different pace or focus, she will change course with them.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, mirrors concerns, and follows the client’s lead to set goals and topics. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems. It uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of internal states. It can support work on stress, anger, and coping with difficult emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what helps. This is a negotiated process rather than a fixed menu.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Be prepared to discuss how sessions will fit into daily life - for example timing that works around parenting or work, quieter surroundings for longer check-ins, or shorter sessions when time is limited. Online work can make it easier to attend regularly and practice skills between meetings, but check the therapist’s provided session options to plan logistics.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with common problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, career changes, and coping with life changes.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy depending on client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working in California settings, including work with at-risk youth and families.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.