Tara Hernandez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Tara Hernandez

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Parenting Counseling

Psychological Trauma

Emotional Disturbance

Perinatal Mental Health

Women's Issues Therapy

Life Coaching

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Trauma Focused

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tara Hernandez

Hi there, I'm Tara! It is a pleasure to meet you, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over fifteen years of experience in the field. I work with children, adolescents/teens, young adults and adults. Treating life cycle changes, difficulties with depression and anxiety as well as grief and trauma. My approach My therapeutic approach is aligned with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. I hold a certification in trauma-focused CBT as well. I work with clients to find current solutions to the concerns they are having while working at challenging ruminating thought patterns and cycles that are debilitating. My focus I work with young children (ages 7-10), adolescents, pre-teens, teens, and adults. Individuals experience difficulties in their day-to-day functioning due to depression, anxiety, stress, changes in life, grief/loss, and adjustments are just a few of the areas I am confident in treating. My communication style I like to create a space where client's feel they are safe to be themselves. I also understand upon our initial first sessions I am a complete stranger to you, so this may take time. Whether we meet in person or virtually, I want my client's to feel welcomed and appreciated. As we continue our work together I also want my client's to feel challenged to grow in their mental and emotional well-being. My journey to mental healthcare Since a teenager in high school, I felt the natural gravitation to helping others. This has been a passion in my life, as evidenced by the volunteering I do in my community as well. Once I completed high school, I connected helping others with psychology and began the path of earning my degree in Clinical Psychology. In taking it one step further, I decided I wanted to expand my horizons and pursued my Master's Degree In Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Azusa Pacific University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1295922680

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What practice does Tara Hernandez work with?

Tara Hernandez works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Tara Hernandez?

Tara Hernandez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tara Hernandez on their profile.