Lela Hernandez, MS, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lela Hernandez

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lela Hernandez

Lela Hernandez, LPCC, helps teens, adults, and seniors across California build resilience, restore emotional balance, and move forward with confidence. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual and family therapy tailored to each client’s goals. Serving patients throughout CA, Lela supports adolescents (15–17), young adults, adults, and older adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and complex mental health concerns. Her clinical expertise centers on anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical coping strategies. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, she works collaboratively with clients to reduce symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen communication within families. She also offers additional support for concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and sleep difficulties. Lela is especially passionate about court ordered treatment and parental custody cases. She understands the emotional intensity and legal stress that often accompany these situations and provides structured, goal-oriented counseling designed to promote accountability, emotional growth, and healthier family dynamics. Her approach balances clinical objectivity with compassion, ensuring that clients feel heard and respected while meeting court or family-related requirements. She has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Office location

Lela Hernandez, MS, LPCC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

12215 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

NPI number

1952016347

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Lela Hernandez?

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Is Lela Hernandez accepting new patients?

Lela Hernandez generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Lela Hernandez's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Lela Hernandez accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Lela Hernandez online?

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What practice does Lela Hernandez work with?

Lela Hernandez works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

Where is Lela Hernandez's office located?

Lela Hernandez has 2 office locations in Santa Fe Springs, view full addresses on Lela Hernandez's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lela Hernandez?

Lela Hernandez frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Lela Hernandez on their profile.