Stephanie Hernandez (she/her/hers)

LPC
Accepting Clients

I support the LGBTQIA2S+, Latinx & BIPOC communities, helping them deepen self-understanding and break mental health stigma!

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Chicago, IL

About My Clients

I approach therapy with a focus on supporting diverse individuals, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and migrant communities. I’m particularly passionate about advocating for Latinx and BIPOC folks, especially regarding queer issues and the stigma they face. Using a blend of methods like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, I create a safe space where clients feel understood and valued. My aim is to empower you to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and foster meaningful change.

My Background and Approach

In my counseling practice, I integrate effective therapeutic modalities like CBT, DBT, compassion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness, and psychoeducation. I believe in blending these approaches to meet each client's unique needs, with psychoeducation empowering insights into the mind-body connection. You’ll find an open, non-judgmental space where your comfort and pace guide our journey. I provide supportive yet challenging feedback to help you achieve your goals. With a trauma-focused lens and an emphasis on collaboration, we’ll navigate your experiences together, with you as the expert and me as your compassionate guide. I look forward to walking alongside you on your healing journey and fostering resilience and meaningful change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a Mexican American, Latina therapist, I see firsthand how systemic injustice affects our well-being, along with the persistent stigma around mental health. This understanding fuels my commitment to integrating social and reparative justice into my work. While it’s essential to uplift our communities, we also need to remember to take care of ourselves. So often, we’re expected to put others first, leaving our own needs behind. In my therapy practice, I strive to create a warm and safe space where you can invest in yourself, challenge the stigma, and prioritize your own mental health and happiness.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $180 - 200/session

Info

708-365-9633 Email Stephanie
53 W Jackson Blvd suite 1235
Chicago, IL 60604

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