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Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey

Jaclyn Hernandez

Jaclyn Hernandez, LCSW, LISW

New Jersey

LCSW clinician - stress and addiction support

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Credentials
LCSW, LISW
Licensed in New Jersey
LCSW, licence 44SC06444900
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW20540
Licensed in Ohio
LISW, licence I.2507139
NPI
1184012023
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

These details come from information Jaclyn 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

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Eating concerns

About Jaclyn

Jaclyn Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) licensed in New Jersey and Ohio with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, and depression. Jaclyn speaks English and works with people navigating overlapping issues like body image, isolation, and life purpose.

She starts by listening to the practical problems that make life harder day to day. Sessions look at patterns around mood, eating, substance use, and relationships to find small changes that help. She treats these issues as connected rather than separate problems, so work on one area often helps others.

Jaclyn pays attention to attachment concerns and how early relationships show up now. She also supports people affected by domestic violence, communication problems, and codependency. For those on the autism spectrum or with co-occurring conditions, she focuses on clear, concrete strategies rather than abstract talk.

Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps clients set realistic steps, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. Expect practical tools for coping with impulses, managing shame or guilt, and reducing isolation.

Sessions make space for honest conversations about relapse risk, forgiveness, and life purpose. The approach aims to reduce immediate distress while building skills people can use outside sessions. To get started, follow the site steps to match and book an initial appointment.

BHow sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Jaclyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavioral change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practices alternative responses; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and impulse control. Another approach emphasizes coping strategies for substance use and eating concerns, teaching relapse prevention steps and short-term behavioral plans to reduce harm.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist reviews symptoms, goals, and daily routines with each person and recommends which techniques to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps in real life rather than sticking to a single method.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping progress consistent when life is hectic. Since the site does not list specific session formats in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to maintain regular appointments, handle brief check-ins between in-person visits, or avoid travel on tight days. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to online settings so therapy fits into everyday life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

New Jersey, Florida, Ohio

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating-related issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and isolation.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, goal-oriented steps. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies for mood, behavior, and communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on the listed concerns. That background informs her practical, problem-solving approach.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). Licensure is recorded as NJ LCSW and OH LISW and she is based in New Jersey.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your selected plan and location.

How do I begin the process?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Those steps connect you to the matching and booking flow.

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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