QUESTIONS? Email me at yanirahernandez@palantetherapy.com or call me at (424) 261-1572
Si, hablo Español y tengo experiencia en proveer terapia desde el año 2011. Para mas informacion, por favor llame al (323) 522-2629.
I have found online therapy to be very meaningful. Sometimes people find it more helpful than in-person therapy. This is because, you can be in control of your own environment. You can have things around you that help you feel calm. And, you never have to get into your car.
I conduct my online sessions as if we were in an office environment. I use a secure platform that is HIPAA compliant to help protect your privacy. It is a very easy and reliable system. Within 24 hours of our scheduled appointment, you will receive a reminder about our session time. You will also receive a secure link directing you to the video-secure platform to begin our session during our appointment time. All consent forms for services are also electronically signed and housed within my HIPAA compliant electronic health record.
In addition, your privacy is important. You will want to do everything possible to make sure you are in a private space where it is unlikely you will be heard or interrupted.
Each individual psychotherapy session is usually 50 minutes. An initial assessment session can range from 90-120 minutes.
The timing of sessions varies depending on how clients are doing and their current needs to meet their treatment goals. Clients are typically seen once a week initially. Once new skills are applied to a consistent degree, we can then decrease the frequency of sessions to every other week (biweekly).
The length of treatment varies for each individual and situation. The length of time a client participates in therapy depends on their personal challenges, progress, and specific treatment goals. There is no timeline for the healing process.
I am considered an "out-of-network psychotherapist." At this time, I do not take insurance. I can, however, provide you with a super bill if your insurance offers out-of-network benefits. Please contact your insurance plan to obtain more details regarding this coverage as well as reimbursement details for super bills provided. Unless special arrangements have been made in advance, payment will be due at the beginning of each session.
Since I am an out-of-network provider we will be using your PPO insurance's out-of-network benefits. Your insurance will cover a portion (somewhere between 50-80%) of the session fee after reaching your out-of-network deductible.
This will cost you upfront and your diagnosis will be recorded, but it gives you the freedom to choose any licensed clinician and their records are more protected than if you go with an in-network therapist.
When speaking with your insurance provider, you may consider asking the following:
Are my benefits running on a calendar (Jan-Dec) or fiscal year (July-June)?
What is my individual out-of-network deductible? Has it been met?
What is my reimbursement rate/percentage for an out-of-network provider once the deductible is met (for individual counseling)?
Is there a limit on the number of sessions my plan covers in a year?
Where do I mail my "superbill"/medical receipt?
All major credit cards are accepted for payment at this time through my secure online portal. Payments are due at the beginning of each session unless otherwise negotiated.
I am committed to decrease barriers to access mental health services. I do reserve a limited amount of slots for clients who need a reduced fee. Please discuss this with me during our initial phone consultation to explore further options.
It takes great courage and strength to seek mental health support. If you wish to move forward and would like to work together towards your healing and journey of self-discovery, please schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation by clicking on the link below:
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During Latine Heritage Month I had the absolute honor of presenting to KIPP SoCal Public Schools Counseling Team on the importance of supporting Latine children in system-impacted communities through culturally-affirming, trauma-sensitive interventions in schools. ❤️
Not only did we call out “evidenced-based interventions” that were not initially designed with our gente in mind, but we looked at how we can implement intersectionality, lived experiences, and provider authenticity in therapeutic spaces in schools. Best part, was presenting on my “Pa’delante en Comunidad: Newcomer Youth Support Group” I created while working in schools. Mi corazoncito was fully overjoyed by the feedback, connections I made with counselors, and receiving messages about how they felt inspired to implement their own newcomer group. De veras que estoy tan agradecida 🥹.
Also, when I officially left schools this summer to pursue full time private practice I knew my work with schools and education wasn’t over. However, this time, I get to reclaim and design trainings I wished I had as a school social worker and on my own terms. To anyone navigating the imposter phenomenon and doubting their abilities, this is your sign to go for it! Somos chingones! 🤎
Como siempre mi gente, sigamos Pa’delante!
Dra. Hernández @palantetherapy
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To the Latina daughters who grew up hearing messages from their parents, tíos, tías, abuelos about their bodies being “too flaquitas” or “too gorditas” and now struggle with body image and self love as adults, your worth extends beyond your pants size or how many tortillas you eat. May you heal your inner niña and remind her that she was always beautiful inside and out. May you affirm her that nothing was ever wrong with her. She was perfect that way she was and continues to be. ❤️
I recall hearing messages from tíos about my body since the age of 8 y/o and how I needed to look like for my quinceañera. I continue to heal my inner niña and my inner teen and remind her that she was perfect the way she was 🥹.
En nuestra cultura, we normalize terms of endearment like “Gordita, flaquita,” etc and police our cultural foods (“no comas tortillas”) but instead equate salads as “healthy eating.” Pero ALV! Many of these cultural and societal norms are rooted in colonial ideals and Eurocentric perspectives, machismo and marianismo, on how Latina women should look like.
Amigas, may you reconnect with your bodies, may you shed unhealthy intergenerational messages about your body, and love yourself throughout all the evolutions and life transitions. Somos poderosas! ✨
Con mucho amor y compasión,
Dra. Hernández @palantetherapy
#selflove #amorproprio #intergenerationaltrauma #intergenerationalhealing #latinoculture #firstgenlatina #firstgen #latina #palante #palantetherapy #latinatherapist #latine #jennirivera #reels #reelsinstagram
Sharing un pedacito of the “Rompiendo Stigmas” panel I did on Sunday at @revhhm with my amazing colleagues @luis_thee_lmft, @thefirstgenpsychologist, and the amazing @thereallisavidal. Our moderator, Adriana from @latinxtherapy asked a beautiful question inviting me to share about my experience being the eldest daughter. ❤️
Not included on this clip, but I shared about my experience being the eldest in a mixed-status household where I had to consistently step into a parentified role to support my parents and younger brother due to the environmental factors being impacted by my parents undocumented status.
I also shared how secrecy impacted me as being the eldest and being exposed to grown conversations in early childhood and carrying many secrets from the family that were rooted in trauma.
This was my first speaking engagement where my little brother @eta.jess28 was present and it meant the world to me. We often have conversations where we hold space for each other and talk about my experience being the eldest and his experience being the youngest, especially how he experienced parentification once I left the home. He will always be my hermanito (even if he’s in his 30s) 🥹❤️
Sending so much love and compassion to all the parentified children of immigrant parents. ✨
Dra. Hernández @palantetherapy
#eldestdaughter #parentification #immigrants #childrenofimmigrants #undocumented #mixedstatusfamilies #trauma #secrecy #intergenerationaltrauma #healing #firstgenlatina #latinatherapist #downey #downeyca #revolución #palante #palantetherapy #reels #reelsinstagram #explore
Just two First Gen Latina Therapists holding space for each other 🥹. I’d like to share about my first Reiki experience that I had last week con mi amiga Viridiana from @amartherapy ✨
I sit in deep agradecimiento for my amiga holding space for me and reminding me the importance of taking care of our wellbeing, even as therapists. As we all know, life stays life-ing and it was important for me to lean into my own healing through a holistic approach. Reiki is an energy-healing practice that has roots in ancient Japanese practices for stress reduction and relaxation. It is a form of energetic healing that involves hands-on touch or hands off.
So much came up for me including inner child wounds, maternal wounds, and a recent loss. After journaling and processing, naturally I just released. My tears felt safe with Viri. Gracias amiga, necesitaba este abrazo 😭.
If you would like to know more about Reiki or book a Reiki session, contact Viridiana from @amartherapy @amarte.community.
Fellow therapists, healers, and wellness providers, consider this an invitation to lean into your own healing. No lo merecemos! ❤️
Con mucho amor,
Dra. Hernández @palantetherapy
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But notes still don’t get finished! 😩
Who else’s playlist makes them want to dance instead of work? 🫣😅
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Dedicado a las hijas mayores, eldest daughters of immigrants. ❤️ Que nuestra magia no se apague pero se transforme en amor propio.
Today, this eldest daughter of undocumented immigrants sees you loud and clear. May we lean into self compassion, self love, and be present to enjoy the glimpse of joy around us, for us, by us. ✨
Llevamos a nuestra niña interior hasta la raíz. Swipe to the end, that’s who I’m honoring today. 💕
Con abrazos,
Dra Hernández @palantetherapy
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