- Family of origin patterns
- Relationship communication
- Parenting concerns
About Silvia
Silvia Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 33 years of experience. She works in both English and Spanish and supports adults who are dealing with relationship strain, family questions, parenting challenges, career shifts, and other life changes. Silvia is bicultural and uses that perspective when she talks with people about their concerns.
She focuses on how early family roles and expectations can influence current behavior and relationships. Silvia helps people identify repeating patterns that come from their family of origin and how those patterns affect work, parenting, and intimate relationships. Conversations are direct and practical, centered on what a person wants to change now.
Silvia listens for communication habits, control issues, and patterns of dependency or withdrawal. She helps people practice different ways of speaking and setting boundaries. She also addresses feelings like guilt, shame, loneliness, and worries about abandonment or attachment.
When parenting or blended family dynamics are part of the concern, she breaks problems into manageable steps. For career-related stress she helps clarify priorities and coping strategies for transitions. For relationship difficulties she works on clearer communication and more predictable interactions.
Sessions are shaped around the person in front of her, with straightforward goals and regular check-ins on progress. People who prefer to work in Spanish can do so, and those who want to explore how their family of origin affects present choices often find this focus helpful.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Silvia works with evidence-based approaches that focus on changing patterns and skills. One common method helps people identify repeating family-of-origin patterns and how those patterns affect current relationships; the work involves noticing triggers and practicing alternative responses. Another practical approach teaches communication and boundary skills through role practice and feedback to improve everyday interactions and reduce recurring conflict.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Silvia will discuss goals, preferences, and the problems you want to address, and then suggest methods that fit your needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts the way she works based on progress and what feels useful.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for direct interaction, while others favor audio for a simpler setup; Silvia can discuss what works best when you schedule your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with relationship strain, family conflicts, parenting questions, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include attachment, abandonment, codependency, and body image concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps conversations direct. Work focuses on identifying patterns and practicing different communication and boundary skills.
How much experience does she have in practice?
She has 33 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices with clients located in that state.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is fully bilingual and bicultural.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are arranged for people based in California.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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