Maira Hernandez, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Maira is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Maira is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Maira
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their resilience and inner strengths through my counseling services, specializing in trauma and PTSD, including separation of families, immigration issues, generational and childhood trauma, and more. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I provide a nurturing environment while also offering “Carefrontation,” a compassionate way to challenge negative beliefs that hinder your growth.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing various stressors related to undocumented and mixed legal status families, problems with acculturation, BIPOC issues, discrimination, depression, anxiety and stress, grief and loss, and life transitions. Additionally, I have training and experience facilitating English and Spanish Nurturing Parenting groups, as well as anger management and co-parenting classes.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Licenses
Maira Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699355768.
- LMFT · California · 99813 · Renews February 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Maira Hernandez offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maira Hernandez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Maira Hernandez speak?
Maira Hernandez speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Maira Hernandez have?
Maira Hernandez has 8 years of experience.
Where is Maira Hernandez licensed to practice?
Maira Hernandez is licensed to practice in California.
Does Maira Hernandez accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Maira Hernandez does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Maira Hernandez offer?
Maira Hernandez offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
How can I communicate with Maira Hernandez?
Maira Hernandez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Maira Hernandez?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.