Justin Hernandez, LPCC

Justin Hernandez is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) based in Ohio. He brings 13 years of experience to his clinical work and focuses on practical, direct support for common struggles like anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and midlife changes. He works in a straightforward, empathetic style and prioritizes clear communication about goals and steps forward.

Justin draws on several approaches in sessions, including attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and emotionally-focused strategies. He often helps people identify patterns in relationships, manage intense emotions, and build skills for better day-to-day functioning. His background includes leadership roles in clinical settings and hands-on work with trauma and family systems.

He has worked in crisis counseling, private practice, and in programs aimed at preventing child removal due to abuse or neglect. That experience influences how he supports parents and caregivers who face high stress and safety concerns. He also has experience supervising other clinicians and advising on effective interventions.

In sessions, Justin is direct but warm. He treats clients as the experts in their own lives and offers guidance, tools, and accountability. People can expect concrete strategies, skill-building, and a focus on communication and problem solving.

If you are thinking about midlife choices, career shifts, relationship strain, or coping after trauma, Justin offers focused, practical work to help you move forward.

How chosen approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how adult relationships are shaped by early bonds. It helps people notice patterns in trust, closeness, and emotional reactions and is useful for repairing relationship strains and improving communication.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters, and helps people find their own solutions, which can be helpful for low self-esteem, career questions, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Justin will discuss options and together you will decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to pressing concerns like anxiety, trauma recovery, or parenting challenges.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online work useful for fitting therapy into a busy life, keeping consistent check-ins, and using focused skill practice between sessions. Online sessions can make it easier to attend brief follow-ups, schedule appointments around work or family, and reduce travel time while keeping the same therapeutic focus as in-person care.