- Listening first
- Actionable steps
- English and Spanish
About Michael
Michael Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, family tension, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and works from Tennessee.
He aims to build an open space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. Sessions are straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps people find small, manageable steps to improve communication or cope with loss.
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose. He offers support for forgiveness work and for rebuilding motivation and confidence after difficult events. The goal is clearer thinking and better day-to-day choices rather than quick fixes.
With two decades of practice, he has helped many people sort through complicated feelings and family dynamics. He encourages steady progress and realistic goals. Starting therapy is framed as a brave first move and the work proceeds at a pace the client is comfortable with.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist's availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people practice clearer communication skills through role-play and structured conversation exercises; this is useful for resolving ongoing family or relationship tensions. Another approach focuses on processing grief and loss with guided storytelling and meaning-making exercises to reduce overwhelming feelings and identify next steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns, explain different techniques in plain terms, and try methods that match your needs. Together you will adjust the plan based on what is helpful and what feels manageable.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since none are listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions let them fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to have a short check-in during a work break. Others prefer in-person meetings for longer work; check current options to match sessions with your daily life and schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people address relationship strain, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and listens first. Sessions are practical and aim for small, manageable changes in thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience helping clients with relationship and family concerns as well as grief and life transitions.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the LPC-MHSP credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.