Jessica

Jessica Hernandez

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“I work with individuals who feel lost & overwhelmed, & need some guidance re-establishing their sense of well-being & self-connectedness. I specialize in HSP/Empath/Introvert issues as well.”

About Me

Feeling lost or overwhelmed can be isolating. I guide individuals to navigate these feelings, helping them reconnect with their inner sense of well-being. We explore practical strategies to cultivate self-connectedness. My specialisation in HSP, Empath, and Introvert issues means I understand unique challenges. I offer a supportive space where you can gently find your way back to yourself.

Approach

When everything feels heavy and scattered, I guide gentle steps that help you reconnect with steadier rhythms and clearer choices. Based in Ben Lomond, California, I offer sessions in English or Spanish and online so we can meet where you feel safest. Sessions move at a practical, unhurried pace—short experiments, attuned listening, and grounded reflection that gently address overwhelm, identity shifts, relocation stress, and past hurt; between meetings you may practice brief tools tailored to your sensitivity. This way of working tends to suit people who value quiet clarity and steady, collaborative change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Service Areas

Ease Mountain Yoga & Nourishing Arts

In-person & Online

Ben Lomond, California

United States