Lela Hernandez, L.P.C.C (Remote)
Psychotherapist San Pedro
Psychotherapist~ Children, Adolescents, and Families
My Approach to Therapy
Lela Hernandez is a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to helping adults navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and self-understanding. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Phoenix in Arizona and has been providing client-centered, evidence-based care since 2019.
Lela specializes in working with adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, low motivation, and difficulties with task initiation. She believes meaningful change begins within a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, respected, and free from judgment. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing practical strategies for lasting growth.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and an eclectic, individualized approach, Lela tailors treatment to each client’s unique strengths, goals, and circumstances. Together, you will gain insight into the patterns contributing to emotional distress while building effective coping skills that promote emotional well-being, confidence, and meaningful change.
Specialties Experience:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Low motivation
- Initiating tasks
- Selective Mutism
- Family Reunification
- Impulsivity
Professional Experience:
Lela has experience helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and motivational challenges by combining evidence-based interventions with a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic style. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns while incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Recognizing that no two clients are alike, Lela integrates techniques from multiple therapeutic approaches to create personalized treatment plans that align with each individual’s needs, values, and goals. She is committed to empowering clients to build resilience, improve daily functioning, strengthen self-confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Education
University of Phoenix Arizona 2016-2019
Licenses & Professionals Affiliations:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #21574