Yovani Hernandez, LCSW, LISW-CP

Support for healing, growth, and healthier relationships

Culturally responsive care
Skills for stress
Support for relationships

About Yovani Hernandez

Yovani Hernandez, LCSW, LISW-CP, is a licensed therapist in North Carolina who supports individuals as they navigate complicated emotions and life transitions. She focuses on understanding each person’s lived experience and tailoring therapy to the concerns that feel most urgent, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics.

Her work is grounded in compassion and cultural responsiveness, with particular attention to women’s issues, young adult experiences, and multicultural concerns. Yovani helps clients strengthen self-love, improve communication, and move away from patterns of isolation and shame that can keep them feeling stuck.

Using evidence-based therapy practices, she partners with clients to build practical coping strategies, encourage personal growth, and reconnect with a clearer sense of purpose. Whether someone is feeling weighed down by workplace stress, navigating relationship challenges, or looking for deeper self-understanding, Yovani offers a supportive space for reflection, healing, and meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression ADHD

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Yovani Hernandez have?

Yovani Hernandez has 10 years of experience supporting clients through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges.

Is Yovani Hernandez a licensed therapist?

Yes. Yovani Hernandez is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina (NC LCSW C011006) and as an LISW-CP in South Carolina (SC LISW-CP 14722).

In which languages does Yovani Hernandez provide therapy?

Yovani Hernandez provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Yovani Hernandez located?

Yovani Hernandez is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Yovani Hernandez as my therapist?

You can work with Yovani Hernandez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Yovani Hernandez work with international clients?

No. Yovani Hernandez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Yovani Hernandez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapy Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Yovani Hernandez integrates evidence-based approaches that can be especially practical in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other, and then practice new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on building psychological flexibility, helping clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward values-based goals. Attachment-Based Therapy offers a way to explore how early and current relationships shape patterns like disconnection, fear of abandonment, or communication struggles, with an emphasis on building healthier relational habits over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yovani collaborates with each client to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the pace and tools used in sessions so therapy feels relevant and supportive rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for added convenience. These options can make it easier to stay consistent with therapy while balancing work, school, family responsibilities, or changing schedules.

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