Leonel Hernandez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Leonel Hernandez

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Codependency

Sport / Performance Counseling

Anxiety

Cultural Diversity Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Leonel Hernandez

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working statewide via telehealth. As a first-generation bilingual Spanish Mexican-American man, I bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identity. I am continuously aware of how cultural and social political factors impact an individual's sense of well-being and relationships. I strive to respect your worldviews and values by providing a safe, sensitive, and non-judgmental environment. My approach My approach to providing care is client-centered, strength-based, focusing on a person's unique strengths, resources, and personal goals to empower them and foster resilience, rather than solely addressing deficits or problems. I provide you with personalized tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors. Based on your unique needs, I may adapt my approach to include practices like mindfulness and guided imagery. I'm trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to help with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am also certified in CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy), Seeking Safety, and Problem-Solving Therapy. Together, we’ll identify challenges and work on the best therapeutic strategies to help you move forward with confidence. My focus Whether you’re working through trauma, building coping skills, or exploring your personal goals, I’ll work with you to create a growth plan that feels empowering and achievable. My clinical areas of expertise include psychological wellness, identity/self-growth, healthy relationships, mindfulness, life transitions, parenting, stress management/anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+/gender affirming care, and cross-cultural issues.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Antioch University - Los Angeles, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1376880716

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What practice does Leonel Hernandez work with?

Leonel Hernandez works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Leonel Hernandez?

Leonel 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 Leonel Hernandez on their profile.