Megan Hernandez, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Santa Cruz, CA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I'm so happy you're here! I describe myself as warm, compassion forward, humorous, and curious as a therapist. I believe that honesty and a non judgmental presence are essential for creating a safe space for clients to begin working on becoming their best selves.
I work collaboratively with clients in order to understand them as a whole person, not just their problems. I believe patience, authenticity, and transparency are essential to build trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship. I am passionate and specialize in working with adults and adolescents who identify as neurodivergent and/or on the Autism spectrum, as well as LGBTQ+ individuals. I also work with clients who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles.
I use evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT to support my clients, but I believe in an eclectic approach to meet each client's unique needs so I also frequently use EMDR, Brainspotting, and IFS with my clients. I provide a warm, gentle energy while equipping clients with skills to help them approach their problems with a strengths-based perspective.
It's important to feel safe in therapy so that you have opportunities for authentic vulnerability. I provide a non-judgmental environment to encourage my clients to share openly. I welcome a free consultation to answer any questions you may have and determine whether I may be a good fit to support you therapeutically!
License
License(s)
Education
Brandman University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$190 - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Body Image
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- People with Disabilities
- Autism
- Trauma Survivors
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Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media