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Araseli Hernandez

Araseli Hernandez, LCSW

California

Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and anxiety

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 120756
NPI
1497530414
Experience
5 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
California

These details come from information Araseli supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Grief support
  • Self esteem work
  • Life changes

About Araseli

Araseli Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings.

Her work centers on clear conversation and steady problem solving. She listens to what is happening now and what the client hopes to change. Together they identify small, doable actions to reduce overwhelm and improve everyday functioning. The therapist pays attention to how communication, body image, and social anxiety affect daily life.

She often helps people process loss and rebuild motivation after difficult events. That can include sorting through feelings about grief, practicing ways to speak up, and setting short-term goals for confidence. The approach emphasizes concrete skills rather than extended theory discussion.

Clients can expect straightforward talk about what is getting in the way and what steps come next. Sessions typically include reviewing recent situations, trying out different coping strategies, and agreeing on specific tasks to practice. Progress is tracked in simple, measurable ways.

Araseli aims to make starting therapy easier by guiding the initial steps and clarifying expectations. She encourages people to bring real-life problems from work, family, or school so they can work on solutions that fit everyday routines.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Many of the approaches used focus on concrete skills that transfer well to remote sessions. Cognitive-style work looks at unhelpful thoughts and teaches ways to challenge and reframe them. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, and negative self-talk by offering practical exercises to use between meetings.

Grief-focused strategies concentrate on naming feelings, organizing memories, and finding manageable ways to keep daily routines. These methods aim to reduce avoidance and restore small sources of stability after loss. Behavioral strategies focus on simple activity changes and routine building to lift motivation and reduce isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together and can change as progress is reviewed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their daily environment and bring real-life situations directly into sessions.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English, Spanish

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, communication problems, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses clear conversation and practical problem solving. Sessions emphasize actionable skills and short-term goals instead of long theoretical discussion.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with these concerns.

Where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients who meet the therapist's regional practice requirements.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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