Services

First and foremost, let’s celebrate you! Reaching out for support is a powerful step toward mental and emotional liberation, and any choice you make to care for your emotional well-being deserves to be honored.

¡Hola y Bienvenidxs! I’m Dra. Yanira Hernandez (she/her/ella)- a bilingual, bicultural, trauma-focused Licensed Mental Health Therapist and the CEO/Founder of Pa’lante Therapy, Inc. I provide culturally rooted, trauma-informed therapy for BIPOC individuals, with a deep commitment to serving Latine communities in California. I’m also an affirming ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and a supportive resource for undocumented/DACAmented/mixed-status folks navigating systems that were never built with our well-being in mind.

As the eldest daughter in a mixed-status family, raised in South Central Los Angeles, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience into the therapy space. I understand what it’s like to carry responsibility early, translate worlds, and keep pushing forward, even when your nervous system is exhausted. Many of my clients are the “strong one,” the dependable one, the one others lean on… and they’re tired of surviving on autopilot.

My work is rooted in a culturally affirming, anti-oppressive, and trauma-focused approach, and I offer a caring, collaborative environment where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered. Together, we’ll explore what’s been shaped by survival (intergenerational wounds, early childhood experiences, cultural and family expectations, racialized stress, and cross-cultural conflict) so you can reconnect with your body, deepen self-trust, and build safety from the inside out.

I specialize in supporting clients navigating complex trauma (including racial/ancestral/intergenerational trauma, early childhood trauma, and trauma within immigrant communities), as well as anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, and professional identity concerns. I also help First-Generation students and professionals unpack the “imposter phenomenon” through an intersectional lens, because what’s often labeled as “imposter syndrome” is frequently a valid response to systemic oppression, microaggressions, machismo, marianismo, and intergenerational survival patterns.

I provide services in both English and Spanish, and my experience spans a wide range of ages, from early childhood (birth to five), school-aged children, adolescents, transitional-aged youth, and adults. In addition to therapy, I offer clinical supervision (individual and group) for Associate Clinical Social Workers, with a supportive, culturally responsive approach to professional development and growth.

If you’re ready to release what you’ve been carrying, process what you’ve lived through, and reclaim the parts of you that have always been worthy, estoy aquí!

Con cariño y respeto,
Dra. Yanira Hernandez

*Please note: Therapy services are available to clients residing in the state of California. All services are provided via online/telehealth.

Approaches

My clinical work centers on helping clients heal from intergenerational trauma, early childhood trauma, and complex trauma especially within immigrant and Latine communities. I also deeply enjoy supporting First-Generation students and professionals navigating perfectionism, burnout, and the imposter phenomenon, because what’s often labeled as “imposter syndrome” is frequently a real and valid response to systemic oppression, cultural expectations, and survival-based conditioning, not a personal flaw.

I hold certifications and have received extensive training in a range of Evidence-Based Practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Brainspotting. My clinical training also includes Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Family Systems Therapy, Seeking Safety, Crisis Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), and other trauma-informed interventions that support both emotional regulation and long-term healing.

Additionally, I am trained in K–12 school-based mental health interventions, including CBITS–Racial Trauma Model (CBITS-RTM), the UCLA FOCUS Family Resiliency Program in Schools, and Erika’s Lighthouse Mental Health Education Program for Students.

I integrate these modalities thoughtfully to create care that is personalized, culturally responsive, and grounded in what your mind and body actually need, helping you build insight, strengthen coping tools, reconnect with safety, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Pa’lante Therapy offers online/telehealth therapy for clients across California. In our work together, we’ll uncover what’s been shaped by survival—old patterns, protective behaviors, and inherited wounds—and begin creating something new. This is a space to release what you’ve been carrying, reconnect with who you are beneath the stress, and build a life that feels more aligned, authentic, and free—with your identities and values at the center.

All services are provided online via HIPAA compliant software
Services in English & Spanish
Culturally-inclusive, trauma-informed care
Evenings available. Limited Saturday intake appointments only

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IMMIGRATION PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

I collaborate with trusted immigration attorneys and local immigration support offices to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed psychological evaluations that can serve as documentation in support of your immigration case. Because every case is different, I strongly encourage you to consult with your immigration attorney to determine which type of evaluation is most appropriate for your situation and legal pathway.

Evaluations are conducted online/virtually for individuals residing in California.

Extreme hardship waivers
Cancellation of removal
Asylum
VAWA
U Visa / T Visa

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CLINICAL SUPERVISION SERVICES

Rooted in social justice, cultural humility, and anti-oppressive practice, clinical supervision at Pa’lante Therapy is a nurturing space for growth, reflection, and healing. I offer bilingual individual and group clinical supervision for Associate Clinical Social Workers. Organizations and schools are also welcome to partner with me for group supervision services.

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Femtorship Coaching for Early Career Latinas in Mental Health

This is an inclusive and affirming virtual femtorship coaching space designed for Latinas in graduate school or early career Latinas who feel stuck, uncertain, or need more guidance in navigating mental health-related careers and opportunities. I bridge femtorship & coaching style support to guide you towards a pathway that is in alignment with your passion and values and to empower you to authentically take up space in any professinal setting you're in. Estoy aquí para echarte porras!

PowerHour: One-Time Deep Dive 90-minute Session
12-Week Femtorship Journey

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Prices

THERAPY INVESTMENT

Intake Assessment:

$255 (90 - 120 minutes)

Individual Therapy Session:

$200 (50 minutes)

Sliding Scale Session:

$135 (50 minutes) limited availability*

Student Individual Therapy Session:

$115 (50 minutes)

Limited reduced-fee intake appointments are available. Reduced-fee slots are limited and offered on an income-based basis, depending on availability. If I’m not able to offer a reduced-fee slot, I’m happy to provide referrals and community-based resources.

PAYMENT

I am only accepting major credit cards as payments at this time through my secure online portal. Payments are due at the end of each session.

No-shows and same-day cancellations will result in a fee charged to the card on file.

Insurance

I am an out-of-network provider, therefore, I do not accept insurance. However, I am happy to provide a superbill on a monthly basis so you can be reimbursed for out-of-network services.

Please call your insurance provider prior to our first appointment to ensure your out-of-network service will be reimbursed.

Immigration Psychological Evaluations

Evaluation Investment

Immigration Psychological Evaluation Fee:

$1,000

Expedited Evaluation Fee:

$1,500

Expedited services depend upon availability. Please discuss your turnaround needs with your attorney in order to ensure that they can be met prior to starting the evaluation process.

PAYMENT

I am only accepting major credit cards as payments at this time through my secure online portal. Payments are due at the beginning of each session.

Process

Two 90-minute interview appointments with the person being evaluated scheduled within two weeks of one another.
Follow-up phone call regarding any missing information from the interview if necessary.
Collateral communication with the attorney/paralegal on the case. Please note that written consent will be required to communicate with the attorney/paralegal on the case in order to complete the evaluation.
A written draft will be sent to the attorney/paralegal to cross-reference and confirm information (i.e. dates and names).
A copy of the finalized evaluation will be mailed to the attorney/paralegal and another copy will be sent to the client.

Please Note: Rescheduling/canceling appointments may delay the turnaround time for the evaluation. Typically, evaluations are completed in 4-5 weeks.

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using their insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical services or items. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute that bill.
Make sure you save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate,
visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.

Services

Approaches

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

IMMIGRATION PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

CLINICAL SUPERVISION SERVICES

Femtorship Coaching for Early Career Latinas in Mental Health

Prices

THERAPY INVESTMENT

PAYMENT

Insurance

Immigration Psychological Evaluations

Evaluation Investment

PAYMENT

Process

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

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