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Justin Hernandez, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Justin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Justin. View 44 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Ohio

Recent reviews

He is very knowledgeable, listens well, and is compassionate. Offers tools and helps me to think through situations

Reviewed November 2024

Justin works with me to understand my thoughts and goals, over time, in a way I never have before. Thank you!

Reviewed September 2024

More about Justin

  • 13 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPCC

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have been in the field for 16 years. I currently work as the clinical director of an agency that focuses on preventing children from being removed from their home and placed in county custody for events related to abuse and neglect. In the past, I have worked as a hospital crisis counselor, I have worked at private practices, and I have worked as the clinical director of a school for emotionally disturbed children. I work with children, adults, couples, and families.

I am a fully licensed therapist with a supervisory credential. This means that I have been supervising therapists for almost a decade. Currently, I help therapist utilize effective strategies and interventions to help them prevent disruptions in the homes they serve and I assist therapists in helping parents and children more effectively communicate to each other.

My clinical style is direct and empathetic. I use a number of different clinical strategies and interventions to help my clients achieve their goals. I also have an extensive background in working with trauma. This includes working with individuals who have experience emotion abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. Throughout my career, I have utilized cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy to help individual clients with their various issues and struggles. I believe you are the expert of your life and your family and that my role is to support you and offer guidance. I believe that being allowed to participate in your life is a privilege.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Trichotillomania Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Justin Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083941553.

  • LPCC · Ohio · E.0800099-SUPV · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Justin Hernandez

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

44 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Listens Helpful Recommend Understand Understanding Easy Support Knowledgeable

He is very knowledgeable, listens well, and is compassionate. Offers tools and helps me to think through situations

Reviewed November 2024

Justin works with me to understand my thoughts and goals, over time, in a way I never have before. Thank you!

Reviewed September 2024

Doing much better thanks to his help.

Reviewed August 2024

Justin has helped me overcome a lot since Ive been using Better Help 12/22. He has great insight, very knowledgeable, really cares about his clients, and I really feel he has my best interest in mind when talking to me. I am a stronger person now and Justin has had a lot to do with my evolution! Highly recommend! Great guy as well!

Reviewed August 2024

Justin is the best therapist i’ve had his expirence makes it so easy for him to understand exactly what i’m going through

Reviewed August 2024

Justin has been a God-send. He has such an elegant balance of diving into the core of an issue and addressing the tough stuff while simultaneously honoring me as the proverbial pilot as he helps co-pilot the mission. He brings a lot of experience and expertise with him, and I definitely feel comfortable trusting him while I go through this process.

Reviewed August 2024

He’s extremely understanding and actually helps me talk through my problems.

Reviewed April 2024

Justin has an amazing ability to sit with me where I am and help me figure out where I want to be. Thank you Justin!

Reviewed April 2024

Justin is so easy to talk to and very understanding. His long history of working with adolescents is very prevalent in the way he speaks and delivers his advice

Reviewed April 2024

Excellent at everything he does

Reviewed March 2024

Great help

Reviewed January 2024

Awesome guy and has helped me through alot of my struggles

Reviewed January 2024

Justin has risen and met every challenge that life has thrown at me and helped support me through the storm. I’ve been able to face hard truth I didn’t recognize before and come out stronger for it. I feel more confident as a person and hold profound respect for Justin. Anyone who works with him is lucky to have him!

Reviewed January 2024

Best therapist I’ve ever had.

Reviewed June 2023

Justin is incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and intuitive. He has helped me face many challenges - most of all, my separation/divorce. He listens intently and provides wise and kind guidance. He knows when to let me talk through an issue and resolve it (mostly) myself or guiding me when I feel lost or don’t know how to move forward. He challenges me when I’m stagnant while also giving me grace when I am self critical. I feel lucky to have found him - and have stayed on BetterHelp because of him after my initial issues were faced/resolved. TLDR; he’s awesome!

Reviewed December 2023

Its only been a couple of weeks but I’ve really appreciated being able to talk to Justin and he’s really helping me out.

Reviewed December 2023

Justin has helped me through some very difficult times through these past few months. I couldn’t thank him enough really.

Reviewed December 2023

Justin has been great to work with. He's always been easy to talk to, listens well, is very direct with me and doesn't try to sugar coat things but Still comes across in a gentle unswesranding way (I asked him to be very direct with me). 5+ stars.

Reviewed November 2023

Justin is very supportive and practical with his knowledge and expertise. He takes the time to thoroughly understand your situation, and offers suggestions in a nonjudgmental manner. He has been extremely helpful to me and would recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed September 2023

Best ever!

Reviewed August 2023

I’ve always been skeptical of therapy. There have been some very low points in my life where I went to reach out for help and the therapist just wasn’t there for me. It felt like there wasn’t a connection so it just did more damage by making me feel unheard. Justin however listens. I can’t imagine ever seeing a different therapist because our trust was established and he really does help. He listens and we talk through things as they happen. But he also has opened my eyes to past feelings I never realized I had. I really appreciate him being here for me. Now things are alot better. I’ve been healing and he has helped every step of the way.

Reviewed August 2023

Justin has been my rock in a landslide of change I’ve gone through in less than a year. I’ve felt heard, supported, and like I’ve had the time and space to learn how to see fuller picture of situations and people while holding compassion for myself. I could not recommend Justin enough, and am grateful for everything he’s helped me accomplish.

Reviewed August 2023

Very helpful and caring. I like talking with someone who is very transparent. He offers a lot of insight into areas I've overlooked.

Reviewed July 2023

Justin helps me shift what I’m focusing on when I need to, and helps keep me honest with myself, among many other things!

Reviewed July 2023

Justin is truly exceptional. I am immensely grateful for his support. He’s empathetic, responsive, thoughtful, and all around everything I would want in a therapist. 10/10 recommend - particularly for anyone going through a breakup/divorce/separation or dealing with narcissists.

Reviewed June 2023

Very understanding and helpful with my problems

Reviewed March 2023

Justin is a great fit. I look forward to our meetings and has improved my quality of life since we began.

Reviewed March 2023

Justin is extremely intelligent and insightful. He both listens well and ask’s challenging questions. He has been an enormous help in my time of uncertainty.

Reviewed March 2023

Justin is the therapist I didn’t know I needed, and he has met me where I am, sat in dark spaces with me, and shared anecdotes and stories that help me better understand who I am, where I am, and where I could be going. I am very thankful to have Justin’s support and advice. Thank you!

Reviewed March 2023

Justin is really good at what he does super happy with him

Reviewed March 2023

Been with Justin for around two months now, and he's an awesome dude. He listens, cares, and remembers. Has pushed me to confront my feelings, and has made me feel so much better about myself. 10/10, phenomenal therapist and person.

Reviewed February 2023

Justin is very down to earth and he really listens and helps me address me problems and work towards my goals.

Reviewed April 2023

Justin has made me feel so comfortable and has helped my mental health tremendously. I look forward to our sessions where as my last therapist I kind of dreaded appointments with her.

Reviewed April 2023

Very nice.

Reviewed January 2023

Just a all around great guy! For the short time I have been seeing him he really has helped me understand and see things in different light from my past that has helped me better myself for the coming future

Reviewed January 2023

Very understanding and easy to talk to. Very caring as well. I am happy that I was matched with him.

Reviewed December 2022

He is amazing! Couldn’t ask for a better therapist. 10 out of 10.

Reviewed December 2022

So far so good. Its been a few weeks just starting this app and being assigned Justin. He has been a class act, prompt responses and some great insight into understanding listening and helping. Still a long way to go but my experience with Justin so far has been very promising. I recommend!

Reviewed November 2022

Dude is f****** helpful as hell

Reviewed November 2022

Justin’s counseling has been invaluable in dealing with my marriage issues. He listens, gives feedback, and offers support. I feel that I have reversed 2 years of trauma in just 2 weeks.

Reviewed November 2022

Justin is truly the best, I’ve lived many many years feeling misunderstood, and unworthy of even basic respect. Him being here to remind me and help me unlearn all of the things I’ve picked up has been so helpful- I’m incredibly thankful for him

Reviewed April 2022

Justin has helped me in many ways, and he genuinely cares about the people he talks to. He always checks up on me before and after each visit and is always available when I need him. He will do anything he can to talk to you, even if that means he has to rearrange his schedule. He is a great guy, and a great therapist.

Reviewed November 2021

Justin is a very helpful counselor even in the short sessions we talked he really helped me get to the root of my issues. He listens and is great at really keeping you focused.

Reviewed June 2021

He’s a great therapist. He listens and helps me work through my issues.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Justin Hernandez offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Justin Hernandez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Justin Hernandez speak?

Justin Hernandez speaks English.

How many years of experience does Justin Hernandez have?

Justin Hernandez has 13 years of experience.

Where is Justin Hernandez licensed to practice?

Justin Hernandez is licensed to practice in Ohio.

Does Justin Hernandez accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Justin Hernandez does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Justin Hernandez offer?

Justin Hernandez offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Justin Hernandez?

Justin Hernandez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Justin Hernandez?

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