About DeAndrea McIver Hernandez
Focus areas
Anger Management
Codependency
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Adlerian
Compassion Focused
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know DeAndrea McIver Hernandez
As a proud military spouse of over 27 years and a former military BRAT, I bring a deep understanding of life’s transitions, cultural diversity, and the challenges of constant change. My journey—raising four amazing kids, caring for three fur babies, and moving across the globe—has shaped a compassionate, grounded approach to therapy. Now based in beautiful Texas and licensed in Colorado, I offer individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. My clinical experience includes supporting clients through trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I believe that every person’s story is powerful and deserves to be heard with empathy and respect.
I believe there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy—each person’s experience is unique, and their path to healing should reflect that. Your story matters, and I’m here to honor it. My goal is to create a space that is empathetic, nonjudgmental, and empowering—where you feel safe, seen, and supported. As a military spouse, military BRAT, and mom of four, I understand the complexity of navigating life’s transitions, holding multiple roles, and balancing strength with vulnerability. These life experiences have shaped my belief that resilience can coexist with struggle, and that personal growth often begins with simply being heard. In our work together, I’ll help you increase self-awareness, find your voice, and make the best decisions for your life, on your terms. Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect with your own wisdom and strength. We’ll collaborate to find what works best for you in a space grounded in trust and compassion.
What should a new client know about working with you?
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.
I communicate with warmth and curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and offering reflections that help you feel seen and heard. I balance supportive listening with gentle challenges to help you move forward at your own pace. My tone is calm, humorous at times, and grounded, helping to create a space where you can feel safe and unhurried.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My journey into the mental health field is deeply personal and rooted in lived experience. As both a military child and later a military spouse raising children during my husband’s deployments, I witnessed firsthand the emotional toll that constant transitions, uncertainty, and separation can take on individuals and families. I saw how much support was needed, not just for the service members, but for the spouses, children, and loved ones navigating the home front. Those years gave me a deep understanding of resilience, adjustment, and the hidden emotional labor many carry. Motivated by what I saw and experienced, I returned to school and earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology, followed by a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor has allowed me to turn that personal insight into meaningful, professional support for others. Through my education and clinical work, I’ve seen how profoundly healing it can be to have a safe space to process life’s challenges. Whether it’s related to identity, relationships, grief, or the stress of constant change, I believe everyone deserves access to therapy, a place where they can feel seen, heard, and supported in their growth. It’s an honor to walk alongside clients as they work toward clarity, healing, and wholeness.
I believe goal-setting is a shared process. I listen closely to what you’re hoping to change or understand, and together we shape those hopes into clear, meaningful steps. My goal is to help you create lasting change, not just symptom relief, but deeper shifts in how you relate to yourself, others, and the challenges you face. Even small wins are important. I help you recognize the shifts you're making, even when they feel subtle.
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Popular visit reasons
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Our Lady of the Lake University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1477252351
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What practice does DeAndrea McIver Hernandez work with?
DeAndrea McIver Hernandez works with Rula Health - Colorado.
What are common reasons for patients to see DeAndrea McIver Hernandez?
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What languages does DeAndrea McIver Hernandez speak?
DeAndrea McIver Hernandez speaks English.