Daniel Hernandez Jr.

AMFT(He/Him)

AMFT #160246

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervised by Eric Herrera, LMFT #145749

  • In-Person
  • Online

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Call us at: 760.500.3325

E-mail us at: [email protected]

About

Hello, I’m Daniel, and I’m glad you’re here. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported as we work toward meaningful growth.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I help clients build resilience, process difficult emotions, and develop practical tools for everyday life. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or navigating a life transition, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and aligned with your goals.

I work with children, teens, individuals, families, and older adults. My experience includes facilitating grief support groups, providing individual counseling that incorporates art therapy for children and adults, and working with youth and families in both traditional and experiential settings. I draw from evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs.

Therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, deepen self-understanding, and create lasting change.

Specialties:

  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Trauma
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family & Relationship Challenges

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Narrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based Care
  • Art/Play Therapy

Specializes In

Client Concerns

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Demntia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Grief
  • Internet Addiction
  • Kink Allied
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss

Treatment Approaches

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Couples Counseling
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Equine Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Sandplay
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

Works With

Types of Services

  • Child Therapy
  • Couples/Relationship Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Teen Therapy

Ages Worked With

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Elderly
  • Preteens
  • Teens
  • Toddlers

Languages

  • English