Mr J.R. Hernandez

CBT Psychotherapist

“Still performing, but running on empty. I work with professionals and expats who keep delivering while carrying exhaustion, anxiety, or a low mood nobody around them sees. The work is structured rather than open-ended: a clinical assessment first, then a plan aimed at what keeps the problem in place, with progress measured session by session. Online, in English and Spanish, from Singapore.”

About me

J.R. Hernandez is a psychotherapist, burnout and mood disorders specialist, founder of Baseline Psychotherapy, and creator of the Baseline Psychotherapy Protocol, a process-based method for working with emotional reactions. He runs an online private practice, founded in New York in 2019 and based in Singapore, serving professionals, expats, and high performers worldwide, in English and Spanish, with clients from more than 21 countries. Trained in Medical Neuroscience at Duke University School of Medicine, with an Anxiety and Mood Disorders Specialization from the American Psychological Association and a Master in Emotional Intelligence from ISEP, Spain.

Approach

My approach is both process-based and evidence-based. I begin every case with a structured clinical assessment, design each intervention around the specific mechanisms maintaining the problem, and track progress through clear, observable outcomes. The method draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotional intelligence training, and somatic regulation, and is supported by training in Medical Neuroscience at Duke University School of Medicine, an Anxiety and Mood Disorders Specialization with the American Psychological Association, and a Master in Emotional Intelligence from ISEP, Spain.

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Basic information

Languages:

English, Spanish

Fees:

Direct payment

Singapore, Singapore

Online Only

Services

Every case follows the same clinical logic and the plan is built around your specific situation. Clinical Assessment (Sessions 1 to 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 to 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 and beyond): 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. Individual sessions (60 minutes), couples therapy (90 minutes, in English, Spanish, or both), and a free 15-minute consultation to assess fit. Online, via secure video, worldwide.

Services Offered:

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.
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.
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.
Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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:

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.
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.
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:

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

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Emotional Intelligence and Personal Development

Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos de España

Year: 2021

Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive

American Psychological Association

Year: 2026

Certificate in Counselling

The School of Positive Psychology of Singapore

Year: 2024

Service Areas

Baseline Psychotherapy

Online Only

Singapore