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Joanne Hernandez, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Joanne

Joanne Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem and motivation concerns, and a wide range of other life challenges including ADHD.

Background and approach

With eight years of practice, she centers care on each person's strengths and personal knowledge of their own life rather than imposing a fixed solution. Joanne frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step and offers steady support through that process.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and encouragement, helping clients set realistic goals, build confidence, and navigate transitions such as career shifts, grief, or changes in intimacy. She also addresses issues like depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Joanne communicates in English and offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and needs, while working within New York state practice parameters.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Joanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical tools and skill-building. One common method she uses helps clients identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and replace them with more helpful alternatives; this kind of work is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and improving day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes building on a person’s existing strengths and resources to set achievable goals, boost motivation, and increase resilience when coping with life transitions or chronic stress.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Joanne works together with each client to evaluate their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts techniques over time so the approach feels useful and relevant. She prioritizes clear goals, regular check-ins, and practical strategies that can be integrated into everyday life.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session rhythms, and access support from home or work while working toward meaningful improvements with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and other life adjustments.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Joanne emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps toward goals and improved functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people facing emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges and has developed skills in supporting motivation and confidence-building.
Where is Joanne licensed and located?
She practices in New York and holds the credential LCSW with license number NY LCSW 088918.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
All sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary based on location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English