Justin Hernandez , LPCC

Justin Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 13 years of clinical experience. He leads as a clinical director at an agency focused on preventing children from being removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect, and his career has included roles as a hospital crisis counselor, work in private practice, and leadership of a school serving children with emotional disturbances. He provides care for children, adults, couples, and families, drawing on a broad background in trauma-informed work that includes emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect.

Justin holds supervisory credentials and has nearly a decade of experience mentoring and supervising other therapists, helping them apply practical strategies to reduce disruptions in family systems and improve communication between parents and children. His clinical style blends direct feedback with empathic support, and he integrates multiple therapeutic methods to meet each client’s goals. He frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, and a range of other challenges.

He approaches therapy with the belief that individuals and families are the experts in their own lives, and that his role is to support, guide, and collaborate as they work toward meaningful change. Participation in a client’s life, he says, is a considered privilege that informs a respectful, goal-oriented practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Justin utilizes several clinical approaches that translate well to remote work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps clients and families explore connection, trust, and communication to repair and strengthen bonds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and unconditional acceptance - it supports self-esteem, insight, and personal growth by allowing clients to guide the pace and focus of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and adjusts unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Justin works collaboratively with clients and families to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time and invites client input to shape a personalized plan.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging can increase flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to use different communication styles when useful. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, offer timely support, and tailor sessions to what works best for each person.