Angela Hernandez , LCSW

Angela Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, bipolar mood shifts, trauma and abuse, and issues affecting sexual and gender minority clients. Angela centers sessions on each person's goals and priorities. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people name what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce symptoms and regain steady routines. She draws on tools from several evidence-based approaches to match the work to the person's needs. Angela uses client-centered and cognitive-behavioral methods to reorganize unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and coping. These methods are applied to concerns like low self-esteem, anger, intimacy problems, and substance use. Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical social work practice in Wisconsin. She has worked with people facing combined medical, mental health, and life stressors, and she brings that broad experience into everyday sessions. Angela accepts clients who prefer to meet online, including international clients. In sessions she aims to build clear goals together. People can expect a steady, respectful approach that values their story and strengths. Practical homework, communication practice, and short-term skill building are common parts of the work.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, clarifies what matters most, and supports people in setting their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and practical problem-solving rather than a strict plan.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and some patterns in relationships by giving clear skills and exercises to practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be useful for people dealing with strong mood shifts, anger, or difficulty tolerating distress.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaboration helps tailor strategies to a person's life, values, and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent care while fitting therapy into everyday life.