- Bilingual English Spanish
- Relationship and family focus
- Practical problem solving
About Silvia
Silvia Hernandez is a California-licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and brings a bicultural perspective to sessions. She focuses on everyday struggles like relationship stress, parenting challenges, family conflict, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
Silvia aims for straightforward conversations. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped to each person’s situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
In practice she listens for patterns that keep causing pain, such as codependent behaviors, attachment concerns, or communication blocks. Silvia helps people name those patterns and try different ways of responding. She also works with issues tied to blended families, divorce or separation, and family of origin problems.
Silvia supports people managing caregiver stress, feelings of isolation, guilt or shame, and body image worries. She addresses practical steps for career stress and life-purpose questions as they come up. Her bilingual skills allow her to work in English or Spanish as needed.
Starting therapy with Silvia begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and availability. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Silvia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns and practical change. One common method she applies looks at attachment and relationship patterns to understand why people repeat certain behaviors; this helps with codependency and communication problems by making those patterns visible and easier to change. Another approach emphasizes skills for managing emotions and day-to-day stressors, teaching simple tools to reduce overwhelm and improve coping in parenting, caregiving, and career transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Silvia will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which techniques to try first. She adapts methods as progress is made so the plan stays useful and relevant to your life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using therapy across different locations within the supported region. The therapist will work with you to shape sessions that match your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Silvia help with?
She helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, career stress, and life changes. Additional concerns she addresses include codependency, attachment issues, and feelings of isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She keeps conversations direct and practical and tailors plans to each person. The focus is on identifying repeating patterns and trying new, manageable ways to respond.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 33 years of professional experience working with people on relationship and family concerns. That background informs her practical, experience-based approach.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is fully bilingual and can work in either language.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for clients located within the supported region.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. Confirm current session options before booking.
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