Jose Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who treats adults and seniors, individuals and families. Deeply motivated to give back to the community, Jose provides therapy, counseling and education to a diverse client population.
A bilingual therapist, Jose is fluent in both English and Spanish. Through providing therapy and mental health education to refugee and immigrant communities, Jose has come to appreciate that everyone, regardless of individual circumstances, experiences challenging times of transition and transformation within their lives.
Jose treats patients for a variety of issues, but he primarily specializes in:
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Aging and Retirement
- Goal Setting and Motivation
- Trauma
- Anger Issues
- Relationship Challenges
- Family Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Social Skills and Social Anxiety
- Cultural Issues
Jose believes that these profound periods of upheaval and soul-searching provide unique opportunities for self-growth, personal re-evaluation and the careful consideration of core values. Jose highly values the unique background and life circumstances for each of his clients, as he feels your previous life experience shapes the ways in which you respond to stress and change in the Here and Now. In his work with clients from diverse walks of life, Jose utilizes a variety of therapy methods and approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Multicultural Therapy
Education & Professional Background
Jose Hernandez received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Houston Baptist University, and his Master’s of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. In his free time, Jose enjoys trying new foods, watching sports and spending time with his wife and family.