Janette Hernandez, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Janette

Janette Hernandez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. She uses a client-centered approach that puts each person’s priorities first. Janette listens carefully and helps parents and adults find workable steps for the problems they bring.

Her style is straightforward and focused on practical change rather than jargon. Janette has worked in California with adults, youth, and families facing stress, relationship strain, trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Background and approach

She combines techniques from several therapy models to match each person’s needs. That means sessions can include skill-building, emotion regulation, and focused problem solving. Common topics Janette addresses include family and relationship problems, coping with life changes, grief, and addiction concerns.

She also supports people dealing with issues like body image, codependency, and communication breakdowns. She names attachment issues and abandonment as areas she pays attention to in relationships. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thoughts, DBT strategies for managing intense emotion, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.

Janette adapts these tools to each person rather than using one fixed method. Janette works by collaborating with clients to set clear goals and try simple, practical exercises between sessions. She explains techniques in plain language and focuses on what helps in daily life.

If a parent or family member is worried and wants a calm, direct approach, she aims to make the process manageable and clear.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and life work

Janette integrates attachment-based work to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations. This approach helps people understand connection patterns and improve how they relate to partners or family members.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday problems that get in the way of functioning.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Janette will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then tailor methods to fit those needs. She checks in and adjusts the plan based on what is working in sessions and in daily life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy families and adults. Video calls let people work face-to-face from home, while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide shorter or more flexible ways to connect. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around school, work, and other commitments.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems. Additional concerns include trauma, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and eating or body image issues.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a client-centered approach that centers the person's priorities. Techniques from CBT, DBT, attachment work, and mindfulness are mixed in to meet practical goals.

How much experience does she have?

Janette has eight years of professional experience working in California. That experience includes work with adults, youth, and families on a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, CA LMFT 108146. Her practice location is in California.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer a range of ways to connect.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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