- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Mary
Mary Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Mary also notes experience with issues such as abandonment, family of origin concerns, immigration-related stress, and guilt and shame.
Mary describes clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on spotting strengths that can support change. In sessions she listens, asks practical questions, and helps people name the thoughts and patterns that keep them stuck. She aims to help clients weigh options and try small changes rather than offering quick fixes.
Her background includes several years of direct work with people who have faced sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, and domestic violence. That experience informs how she responds to trauma, pacing the work and attending to safety and readiness. She also brings experience addressing caregiver stress and compassion fatigue for people in caring roles.
People who struggle with persistent shame or guilt often begin by talking about specific events or long-standing family patterns. Mary encourages stepping through those memories at a comfortable pace and testing new ways of thinking about responsibility and self-blame. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people practice different responses and notice what changes.
Practical matters such as scheduling and the match between therapist and client are discussed early. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session to see how the approach fits their needs.
How evidence-based techniques are used in remote sessions
Two common evidence-based approaches Mary draws on are skills-based work and trauma-informed pacing. Skills-based work means teaching and practicing concrete strategies for managing anxiety, mood, and stress. Clients learn short exercises and ways to test new thoughts or behaviors between sessions. Trauma-informed pacing focuses on moving at a client's comfort level when memories or painful events come up, and on building resources before tackling heavier material.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Mary begins by listening to what feels most urgent and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together the therapist and client try methods, notice what helps, and adjust the plan based on the client’s goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also permits working with practical issues like guilt, shame, and trauma-focused skills from wherever you are, while the therapist and client decide which methods feel most useful.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include family of origin issues, immigration concerns, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name the thoughts and patterns tied to guilt and shame and then tries small, practical changes to test different ways of responding. Work proceeds at a pace set by the client.
What is her professional background?
Mary has five years of professional experience working directly with people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault, as well as those facing caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.