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Deandrea Rene' McIver Hernandez

Therapist(she/her)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a military spouse of more than 27 years and a former military BRAT, I understand what it means to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and rebuilding. Those experiences have shaped the compassionate, culturally responsive approach I bring to therapy today.

I provide virtual therapy for adolescents and adults in Texas, Colorado, and Florida, supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, and major life transitions. I have a special passion for working with military members, veterans, military families, the BIPOC community, and parents and caregivers who have spent so much time caring for others that they've lost sight of themselves.

My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported—not judged. Together, we'll identify the patterns keeping you stuck, build practical tools for everyday life, and help you move toward healing, resilience, and lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.

Outside of therapy, you'll usually find me spending time with my family, exploring museums, trying new cuisines, baking from scratch, or working on a creative project. I believe healing happens through authentic connection, and I would be honored to be part of your journey.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy should be as unique as the person seeking it. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing because every individual brings their own experiences, strengths, and challenges. My role is to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe enough to be yourself, explore difficult emotions, and discover new ways to move forward.

As a military spouse of more than 27 years, a former military BRAT, and a mother of four, I understand the impact that constant change, life transitions, caregiving, and resilience can have on emotional well-being. These experiences allow me to connect with clients navigating uncertainty, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, and the pressures of balancing life's many demands with empathy and understanding.

I view therapy as a collaborative partnership. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical tools to help you navigate everyday challenges, and process experiences that continue to affect your present. Whether you're seeking relief from overwhelming emotions, healing from past trauma, strengthening relationships, or gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.

My goal is not to tell you who you should be, but to help you reconnect with your strengths, trust yourself, and create meaningful, lasting change. Healing isn't about becoming someone different; it's about becoming more fully yourself.

What you can expect from me

When we work together, you can expect a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment where your voice matters. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, your experiences, values, and goals will guide our work. I’ll meet you where you are, honoring your story without judgment and supporting you at your own pace.

Therapy with me is a partnership. We’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and how you can move toward greater clarity, healing, and self-trust. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, facing anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to walk alongside you.

As someone with deep personal experience in the military lifestyle and the challenges of balancing multiple roles, I bring both professional insight and lived empathy into the room. My goal is to help you feel safe, understood, heard, and empowered, so you can grow in the ways that matter most to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Our Lady of the Lake University , BA (Bachelor of Arts) at The University of Texas @ San Antonio
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas, Colorado), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Behavioral, Trauma Focused CBT, Somatic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English