Justin Hernandez, LPCC
Direct and experienced clinical director
- LPCC clinical director
- Works with families and children
- Direct and empathetic style
About Justin Hernandez
Justin Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 13 years of clinical experience. He serves as the clinical director of an agency focused on preventing children from being removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect, and he brings that systems-level perspective into his direct work with clients.
Over the course of his career he has served as a hospital crisis counselor, worked in private practice, and overseen care as the clinical director of a school for children with emotional disturbances. He works with children, adults, couples, and families, offering interventions aimed at improving communication, stabilizing relationships, and addressing behavioral and emotional challenges.
He holds a supervisory credential and has nearly a decade of experience supervising other therapists, helping them apply effective strategies to prevent disruptions in the homes they serve and to support better parent-child communication. His clinical style blends directness with empathy, and he draws on a range of strategies and interventions to help clients move toward their goals.
Justin has extensive experience working with trauma, including emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. He commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to address presenting concerns and believes that clients are the experts in their own lives, offering guidance and support as a collaborative partner and viewing participation in a client's life as a privilege.
Over the course of his career he has served as a hospital crisis counselor, worked in private practice, and overseen care as the clinical director of a school for children with emotional disturbances. He works with children, adults, couples, and families, offering interventions aimed at improving communication, stabilizing relationships, and addressing behavioral and emotional challenges.
He holds a supervisory credential and has nearly a decade of experience supervising other therapists, helping them apply effective strategies to prevent disruptions in the homes they serve and to support better parent-child communication. His clinical style blends directness with empathy, and he draws on a range of strategies and interventions to help clients move toward their goals.
Justin has extensive experience working with trauma, including emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. He commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to address presenting concerns and believes that clients are the experts in their own lives, offering guidance and support as a collaborative partner and viewing participation in a client's life as a privilege.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Justin Hernandez have?
Justin Hernandez has 13 years of experience.
Is Justin Hernandez a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details are OH LPCC E.0800099-SUPV.
In which languages does Justin Hernandez provide therapy?
Justin Hernandez provides therapy in English.
Where is Justin Hernandez located?
He is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Justin Hernandez as my therapist?
You can work with Justin Hernandez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Justin Hernandez work with international clients?
Justin Hernandez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Justin Hernandez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps individuals and families understand and change how they relate to one another, making it useful for attachment issues, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and supporting clients to find their own solutions. This approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration and can be especially helpful for people seeking a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and other common concerns by teaching skills to reframe thinking and change unhelpful patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Justin Hernandez works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and then recommends or blends methods that best fit each person or family.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing contact between sessions when appropriate, and can make it easier for clients to engage in consistent care regardless of location.