Kim-marie Hernandez

Dr. Kim-marie Hernandez is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience dedicated to working with children, families, and adults across various settings, including schools and private practice. Recently, their focus has shifted predominantly to helping young adults and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, self-criticism, parenting, and trauma. Clients come to Dr. Hernandez seeking effective strategies to manage emotional dysregulation and stress responses, cultivate a healthy self-concept, enhance relational skills for deeper connections with others—be it children, loved ones, or friends—and process past traumas that hinder their present lives. Dr. Hernandez’s doctoral training established a solid foundation in cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches. In addition, their post-doctoral studies have enriched their practice with scientifically-grounded modalities, including interpersonal neurobiology, attachment science, and neuroscience related to trauma and bodily awareness, complemented by mind-body techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and somatic experiencing. They understand that relationships may falter, traumas are inevitable, and previously beneficial coping mechanisms can become less effective in adapting to life's new demands. However, the optimistic truth is that growth, repair, and healing are achievable at any stage of life, as we are inherently resilient beings. Trust, motivation, curiosity, practice, and compassion will form the essential cornerstones of the therapeutic journey with Dr. Hernandez.