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Pamela Merino Hernandez

Therapist(She/Her/Ella)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I was born and raised in Mexico and migrated to the USA when I was a teen. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I have mastered Spanglish throughout the years!

My approach to therapy

I work with individual and couples and I focus on integrating clients’ unique stories that include family, work, culture, ethnic identity, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, immigration experiences and traumatic events into my practice.

I specialize in working with individuals affected by infidelity who want to learn how to get power back after someone shatters trust. I also work with those who have engaged in extra-marital affairs wanting to learn insights on infidelity motives.

What you can expect from me

During the first therapy session, clients can expect to introduce themselves, discuss their reasons for seeking therapy, and complete paperwork or assessments

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Arizona State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Relational, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    70 East Lake Street #1220
    Chicago, IL 60601