Yovani Hernandez is a licensed social worker practicing in North Carolina. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and has spent ten years helping people manage strong emotions and life changes. Her work focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier for people feeling overwhelmed.
She listens first and learns each person's story before suggesting tools. Sessions often cover anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship strain, and self esteem. Yovani pays attention to cultural background and to issues that commonly affect women and young adults.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods to match what a person needs that week. That can mean building clearer communication, practicing ways to regulate emotion, or identifying values that guide decisions. She encourages small, achievable steps rather than large, sudden shifts.
People who come for help often want relief from worry, better sleep, or less conflict at work and home. She also supports those coping with grief, parenting pressures, ADHD, and career changes. Sessions aim to reduce shame and increase self-compassion so people can move forward.
Yovani offers a down-to-earth style and a reassuring presence. She works in both English and Spanish. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process to find a time that fits their schedule.
How Yovani's Approaches Translate to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking small steps toward those values. It can help when life feels directionless or when worry keeps people from doing what they care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression. It often includes specific exercises for sleep, mood, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current connections and communication, which can be useful for people struggling with intimacy or repeated relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they choose or blend approaches that fit the situation rather than using a single fixed method.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist on the platform. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes working in either English or Spanish more accessible for those who prefer one of those languages.
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
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Yovani help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, self esteem and related issues such as grief, parenting, ADHD, and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening first and using tools from approaches like CBT and DBT to build coping skills and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing complex emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's available times.
