Karen Hernandez, MSW, LICSW
Karen Hernandez is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with who works with adults navigating complex life experiences, identity concerns, burnout, and the lasting impacts of trauma. She can conduct therapy in Spanish or English.
She supports clients navigating Identity Concerns, Interpersonal Relationships, Attachment,
"If you’re looking for support with burn out recovery, identity concerns, racial trauma, I would be honored to walk alongside you."
Her approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in an understanding of how our relationships, identities, and lived experiences shape the way we move through the world. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients better understand themselves, build meaningful skills, and create lasting change.
Karen has a special interest in supporting women, immigrants, Latinx communities, and people of color. She particularly enjoys working with individuals exploring racial and intergenerational trauma, family-of-origin experiences, boundaries, interpersonal relationships, and the challenges of burnout and identity development.
Her work is informed by an appreciation for the ways culture, family systems, and lived experiences influence our sense of self and our relationships. Karen strives to create a space where clients feel understood and supported as they explore difficult experiences, reconnect with themselves, and identify a path forward that feels authentic to them.
Karen earned her Master of Social Work from Boise State University and has experience in both community health and private practice. She also has additional training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-TF) and Financial Therapy.
Populations Karen Serves:
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Adults (18+)
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Women
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Immigrants
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Latinx Communities
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People of Color
Specialties:
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Intergenerational Trauma
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Family-of-Origin and Attachment
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Interpersonal Relationships
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Identity Concerns
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Boundaries
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Racial Trauma
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Burnout
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Financial Therapy
Karen is currently accepting new clients.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys reading, hiking, and watching horror movies.
Appointments available in Washington via telehealth. She looks forward to connecting with you.
Payment modalities:
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Private Pay
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*Sliding scale available
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Superbills (reimbursement from insurance)
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Single Case Agreements (please inquire)
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Traditional insurance payment