Mr J.R. Hernandez

CBT Psychotherapist

“I'm J.R. Hernandez, psychotherapist and burnout specialist. My work is process-based, case-specific, and consultation-led. We define the problem precisely, reduce noise, and focus on what is most likely to change the outcome. ”

About Me

I have spent the last decade living across six countries on three continents: Venezuela, Chile, France, the United States, Singapore, and Russia. I understand the specific pressures of building a life far from home: the reinvention, the invisible exhaustion, the grief you carry while performing competence. That lived experience shapes every clinical decision I make. I built this practice for people who want a clear assessment of what is happening, a focused plan to address it, and honest tracking of whether it is working. My work is process-based, case-specific, and consultation-led. We define the problem precisely, reduce noise, and focus on what is most likely to change the outcome. I am explicit about what this work can and cannot do. You will always know the focus, the next step, and what progress should look like in your daily life, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Approach

WHAT WE MAP: We build a working map, so we’re not treating symptoms in isolation. That includes your triggers and symptoms, plus the systems underneath them: sleep and recovery, stress load, attention and energy patterns, mood reactivity, avoidance/overcontrol habits, relationship context, and relevant medical history. CLINICAL CLARITY: When appropriate, we screen for red flags and clarify whether what you’re experiencing looks more like an anxiety/mood loop, a stress-physiology overload, an adjustment process, a trauma pattern, or a combination. You get a clear formulation: what drives the problem, what maintains it, and what’s most likely to shift it. WHEN MEDICAL COORDINATION MATTERS: If medical follow-up, labs, or medication coordination is relevant, we discuss it directly and responsibly. Good assessment includes knowing what needs a clinical rule-out, not guesswork. WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH: A clear working picture of what’s happening and why it keeps happening, plus a practical starting plan that matches your case.

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Basic Information

New York, Singapore

Services

Every case follows the same clinical logic and the plan is built around your specific situation. Clinical Assessment (Sessions 1–4): We assess symptoms, patterns, history, and physiology to identify what is maintaining the difficulty, so the intervention targets the right mechanisms from the start. Evidence-Based Intervention (Sessions 5–12): Based on what the assessment reveals, we design a targeted plan drawing from CBT, ACT, and somatic regulation, with clear priorities and a defined direction for each session. Measurable Outcomes (Session 12+): Progress is tracked in observable terms: fewer spirals, better sleep, faster recovery after triggers, more reliable follow-through. If something is not working, we adjust. Every week.

Services Offered:

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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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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.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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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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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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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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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Individuals
•Groups
•Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Sleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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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.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Professional Title:

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CBT Psychotherapist
A psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence-based approach that changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Qualifications

MP

Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos de España

Year: 2023

Medical Neuroscience

Duke University Medical School

Year: 2025

Anxiety and Mood Disorders Specialization

American Psychological Association (APA)

Year: 2025

Service Area

Baseline Psychotherapy

Online Only

New York

Singapore