Liliana Hernandez (She/Her)

For over 6 years, I have been working as a therapist to teens and adults. My primary therapeutic model is that of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based approaches. I utilize a strengths and values-based approach when empowering you to overcome obstacles, build psychological resilience and not only survive, but thrive. In session I aim to teach you psychological strategies to: effectively manage painful and uncomfortable emotions; disengage from unhelpful thoughts about self and others; and reaffirm your purpose/direction and create motivation through your values. “Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love, belonging and joy.” – Brene Brown

Like the song says, I’ll be there. Fully and dedicated to walking by my clients through that path towards self-actualization (therapist term for “your best version”) because you are capABLE. I do not view my work as a “job” to show up every day, go through the grind and move on. I feel honored to be given the trust to explore the lives, the good, the bad, the ugly and the in-between that makeup humans. It is a true HONOR to bear witness to the pure awesomeness of growth and I never take that for granted. To do this, I take a holistic, outside-the-box approach in therapy. In a session, I seek to illuminate the internal world of my clients, while helping them connect to themselves, others and the world at large in a meaningful way. My goal is to build an authentic, trusting relationship and aim to embody warmth, optimism, curiosity, and empathy. As a client, you can be YOU. Being vulnerable is viewed as totally and utterly brave in my eyes.