Hernan Alvarez Cordano
Licensed Professional Counselor
Gaithersburg, MD
Online only
About me
Essential part of the meaning of my life and my vocation of therapist is to help people find inner peace.
Hernan Alvarez Cordano, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Dialectic Behavioral (DBT) Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, & Beck Institute Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. In his therapeutic service, Hernan uses an eclectic approach integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), existential-humanistic therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, & philosophical & theological aspects to treatment.
Hernan approaches therapy by looking at each individual as a unique, unrepeatable being with deep intrinsic value. He believes in a holistic approach to care & works to integrate differing sciences to offer his clients a helpful & profound awareness of the realities of being a human.
He specializes in mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, behavioral disorders, & spiritual struggles. Above all, Hernan respects each individual’s wants & needs in their path towards healing & self-fulfillment, whether it be culture, customs, sexual orientation, beliefs, or point of view. Hernan offers therapy in English, Spanish & Italian.
License
License(s)
Education
Divine Mercy University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$120 - $160Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Zelle
- Credit Card
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Hispanic or Latino
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Images and videos
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Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
Website and social media