- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Oren
Dr. Oren Hernández is a Florida-licensed therapist with 30 years of clinical experience. He holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credentials in Florida. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, relationship and family matters, eating and body image issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and related concerns including compassion fatigue and coaching.
He speaks English and Spanish and brings long experience engaging with people from diverse backgrounds. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversations that identify current problems and small steps toward change. He uses straightforward methods to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Dr. Hernández blends client-centered conversations with structured techniques. That means time is spent listening to what matters most, then trying interventions such as cognitive behavioral exercises and motivational conversations if they seem helpful. He also draws on existential questions about meaning and on mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.
People often bring hard, practical issues like job stress, relationship conflict, or the aftermath of trauma. He helps people talk through those problems, build communication skills, and develop coping tools for day-to-day life. Sessions aim to make tasks feel more manageable rather than only discussing feelings.
Over three decades he has worked with a broad set of concerns including aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment issues, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and coping with disasters. Interested people should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to schedule a first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions can follow that same pattern with space for the client to set priorities and guide the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and structured, using exercises and homework to change thinking and behavior; that format adapts well to online meetings because worksheets and check-ins can be shared and reviewed together. Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus; these exercises can be practiced briefly during an online session and continued between meetings.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT worksheets, motivational interviewing conversations, existential reflection, or mindfulness practice and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work or school day, allow shorter periodic check-ins, and reduce travel time. They also let people use audio-only or video options depending on comfort, technical limits, and what helps them engage most effectively.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, ADHD, and related topics listed on his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach combined with structured methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, existential reflection, and mindfulness practices.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LMHC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Florida.
Can I see him if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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