
Michigan
Karen Hernandez, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
My name is Karen Hernandez and I am a fully-licensed Social Worker who is fluent in both English and Spanish. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Oakland University and went on to receive my Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. I have experience in various mental health fields, including outpatient and inpatient mental health facilities and clinics.
My practice predominantly focuses on mental health issues and adversities manifesting through or because of anxiety, depression, mood instability, relationship issues, stress, identity, and major life changes within the adult population. I use a range of therapeutic approaches depending on a client's specific needs, including Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused and Strength- based approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As a therapist, I am passionate about providing clients with the support, space, knowledge and tools needed to reinforce positive changes, build self-esteem, and self-efficacy, help manage thoughts and behaviors, and assist clients in gaining a better understanding of themselves.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Anxiety
- General Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Gender Dysphoria or Transitioning
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Racial Identity
- Relationship/Family Stress
Treatment approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Solution Focused Therapy
Communities I work with
- Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Queer Allied
- Sex-Positivity / Kink
- Transgender Allied
Education
Master of Social Work
Wayne State UniversityGraduated 2021
Certification in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies