Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Teresa Hernandez, LCSW

Teresa Hernandez

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Anger management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I Identify as a Latina, female therapist, who is bilingual (English/Spanish) I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, of diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe in providing a safe, secure, and calming space. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches including, a strengths-based approach, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, exposure therapy, meditation, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral (CBT).

My approach to therapy

My areas of expertise include childhood and adult trauma, anxiety, adjustment challenges, intimate partner violence, depression, life coaching, behavioral concerns, boundary setting, self-esteem, and social difficulties. I have a long history of supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals with lifelong traumas.

What you can expect from me

We are all individuals with unique life challenges. I go into my sessions with curiosity, sensitivity, and understanding. I strive to provide a safe space where you can freely express the challenges you are experiencing now. I aim to empower you to be the best version of yourself and accomplish your short and long-term goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Northridge
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    5201 Great America Parkway Ste 320
    Santa Clara, CA 95054