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First and foremost, let’s celebrate you for taking the first steps towards mental and emotional liberation. Any work towards improving your emotional well-being should always be celebrated!

Through a culturally-affirming, trauma-focused, and strength-based approach and caring and collaborative environment, I am here to help and empower you to be the best version of yourself. I provide mental health services in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for all. My experience spans across a diverse range of age groups, from children aged birth to five, school-aged children, adolescents, transitional-aged youth, to adults. I also offer clinical supervision, both individually and in group settings, to MSW graduate students and associate clinical social workers.

My specialization includes addressing intergenerational trauma, early childhood trauma, complex trauma within immigrant Latinx populations, and supporting First-Gen professionals and students navigating issues related to the imposter phenomenon (imposter syndrome).

*Please be aware that therapy services are limited to clients residing in the state of California. All services are provided via online/telehealth.*

Approaches

My specialization includes addressing intergenerational trauma, early childhood trauma, complex trauma within immigrant Latinx populations, and supporting First-Gen professionals and students navigating issues related to the imposter phenomenon (imposter syndrome).

I hold certifications and have received extensive training in various Evidence-Based Practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Family Systems Therapy, Seeking Safety, Crisis Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Brainspotting. In addition, I am also trained in K-12 school-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools- Racial Trauma Model (CBITS-RTM), UCLA FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) Family Resiliency Program in Schools, and Erika’s Lighthouse Mental Health Education Program for Students.


My approach combines these modalities to provide personalized support tailored to your unique needs.
How I Can Help

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Pa’lante Therapy is committed to decreasing barriers to therapy by offering online/telehealth psychotherapy. Together, we will understand the negative behaviors developed over time, overcome the past, and identify solutions to live life authentically and with confidence while upholding your multiple identities and values.
  • All services are provided online via HIPAA compliant software
  • Services in English & Spanish
  • Culturally-inclusive, trauma-informed care
  • Evenings/Weekends available

IMMIGRATION PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

I collaborate with local immigration offices to provide thorough psychological evaluations as a tool to support you in your immigration process and move forward in your immigration proceedings. Consult with an attorney regarding the type of evaluation that is recommended for your case

Evaluations are conducted online for immigrants in California. Please note that current or previous therapy clients will be referred to an outside therapist to complete the evaluation.
  • Extreme hardship waivers
  • Cancellation of removal
  • Asylum
  • VAWA
  • U Visa / T Visa

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!
  • Monthly virtually meetings
  • Options for monthly packages or an intensive 90-minute power hour

Prices

THERAPY INVESTMENT

Intake Assessment:

$225 (90-120 minutes)

Individual Therapy Session:

$165 (50 minutes)

Student Individual Therapy Session:

$115 (50 minutes)

Reduced fee slots are available on a limited and income-based basis.

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.

​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:

$1000

Expedited Evaluation Fee:

$1500 

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.
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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 

#reiki #reikihealing #reikihealingenergy #holistichealing #holistichealth #firstgenlatina #latinatherapist #latinxtherapy #latinxtherapist #traumatherapy #innerchild #innerchildhealing #therapy #latinas #palante #palantetherapy #reelsinstagram #réel #reels
But notes still don’t get finished! 😩

Who else’s playlist makes them want to dance instead of work? 🫣😅

#therapymemes #therapyhumor #palantetherapy #palante #latinatherapist #firstgenlatina #mexicana #latine #documentation #therapynotes #saludmental #terapia #bandas #tamborazo #cumbias
One rule I have with my clients: Never apologize for crying. Se vale llorar! 🥹

If you’ve been shamed for crying, this is for you... ❤️

✨How many times have you profusely apologized for crying?

✨How many times have you rolled your eyes and minimize your experience by thinking, “here we go again with the tears”?

✨How many times have you been told that you’re “too sensitive, too emotional, too dramatic”?

✨How many times have you been told, “I’ll give you something to cry about”? Especially in childhood.

Way too many times you’ve been shamed for having a natural biological response to an experience. When people get shamed for crying it is often due to the other individual carrying their own childhood wounds of shame and rejection around emotional expression. Someone who is crying can trigger a painful resurgence of historical trauma causing others to react by shutting down or invalidating that person’s emotions to escape their own discomfort.

When we can hold space for someone (especially our little ones) to express their tears, we show them that their experience of emotion is valid.

🍃 Breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma includes breaking the stigma that crying is a sign of weakness.

Crying doesn’t have a gender. Feeling doesn’t have
an identity. Pain doesn’t indicate your personality.
Never let stigma stop you from sharing your own truth.

Se vale lorar! Soy chillona Y chingona!

Con cariño,
Dra. Hernández @palantetherapy 

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