Micaela Hernandez
(Please ask me my pronouns)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I am explicitly anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and trauma informed in my work. I believe each individual is resilient and has their own unique strengths
It can take a lot to start therapy, but it can be even more challenging to remain committed. Therapy is most successful when we approach our work as a team. It is not a place where you show up, get the tools, and “that’s that”. All the tools in the world won’t help, unless you are willing to put in the work to use the tools we create together. Getting comfortable using the tools, adjusting them based on your day-to-day experiences, and adapting them to your life as we go, will make a huge impact on how you feel each day. Even when it feels scary, unsettling, or exhausting, I am there with you, making sure you have a space of safety and security, to put your tools to work. I am ready to offer consistent encouragement, thoughtful reflections, and a reassuring presence to help you get to where you want to be. I am excited to bring an empathetic, judgment free, and gentle yet direct approach. I will be your cheerleader and your accountability buddy as we build an even better you.
Practice hours (CDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Immigrants
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$100 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Texas
- Aetna – Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Texas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
- Cigna – Texas
- Cigna – Virginia
- Optum – Virginia
- Optum – Texas
- Oscar – Texas
- UHC – Texas
- United Health Care – Virginia
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
103639, Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
0904016829, Virginia
Education
The University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2020
I studied Clinical Social work. One of my training experiences was in Cape Town, South Africa providing counseling to teens and young adults.