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Yovani Hernandez
Experience
10 years
Based in
North Carolina
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Spanish

Therapist · North Carolina

Yovani Hernandez

LCSW, LISW-CP

Compassionate clinical social worker focused on connection

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
North Carolina · C011006
LISW-CP
South Carolina · 14722
LCSW
California · 108975
NPI
1376968933

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

  • Evidence based methods
  • English and Spanish
  • Ten years experience

About Yovani

Yovani Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and brings ten years of experience to conversations about depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Yovani aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can speak honestly about what feels stuck and what matters most to them.

She often focuses on issues that affect identity and connection, such as self-esteem, intimacy concerns, grief, and the effects of family of origin. She also supports people managing mood disorders, ADHD, sleep problems, and major life transitions. Her work includes attention to abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and communication struggles.

Yovani uses practical, evidence-based methods in sessions. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches to help people notice patterns, build new skills, and try different ways of relating. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered ideas also shape how she responds in the room.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Her style is culturally responsive and attentive to the particular pressures people face today. She emphasizes clearer communication, healthier coping skills, and rebuilding a sense of purpose.

People who value a direct but compassionate guide may find her approach helpful. To begin, readers should use the platform's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, South Carolina, California

Languages

English, Spanish

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Yovani uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep mood and anxiety problems going. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current connections. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward meaningful values.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Yovani treats this as a team effort, working with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something does not feel useful.

Confirm current online session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist's profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people try therapy from familiar surroundings, which can make discussing sensitive topics feel more manageable. Licensed professionals adapt tools and exercises used in in-person work so they can be practiced during or between online sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, sleep difficulties, and career or life changes.

How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?

Her style is warm and direct. She blends client-centered listening with practical, evidence-based techniques to teach new coping skills.

What is her clinical experience?

She has ten years of experience working with adults on mood, attachment, and relational concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds NC LCSW and SC LISW-CP credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with scheduling?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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