- Guilt and shame
- Communication problems
- Self esteem work
About Michael
Michael Hernandez is an LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider) licensed in Tennessee with 20 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are carrying guilt or shame and with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Michael offers sessions in English and Spanish and focuses on practical conversations about what is happening now and what people want to change.
He helps people talk through relationship problems and communication breakdowns in straightforward terms. He guides conversations about grief and loss so people can name what they feel and decide what matters next. Forgiveness and guilt often come up in his work, and he supports people sorting through those feelings without moralizing.
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and keep them focused on clear goals. Sessions tend to be practical and action-oriented, with room to reflect on beliefs and values that feed shame or low self-esteem. He asks questions, offers observations, and helps people try small changes between meetings.
Clients can expect a conversational approach that balances problem-solving with attention to emotional experience. He pays attention to how family patterns affect current relationships and life purpose questions. Over time he helps clients notice repeating patterns and test new ways of communicating and coping.
For Spanish speakers he offers therapy in Spanish. He asks new clients to complete an initial questionnaire to match goals and to schedule a first session through the platform.
How evidence-based techniques shape online sessions
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to keep sessions focused and practical. One common approach is goal-focused work that breaks larger problems into small, testable steps; this helps with relationship patterns, coping with loss, and low self-esteem by creating clear next actions.Another approach he uses emphasizes identifying and reworking unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that fuel shame and guilt. This kind of work helps people notice recurring judgments about themselves and try different interpretations in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work. He discusses options with each person, checks what feels useful, and adjusts methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a team effort to find what helps most in everyday life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the available formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins, meeting without video when that helps, or keeping appointments that would be hard to reach in person. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to maintain regular contact and practical momentum while working through guilt, shame, and relationship challenges.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to guilt or shame?
He works with guilt and shame alongside relationship issues, family conflict, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach shame in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to help people name feelings and test small changes between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee.
Can I see him in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
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.