Shirley Hernandez
10+ years experience

Shirley Hernandez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·MSW, LCSW, LICSW, RYT-200
10+ years experience
Perth Amboy, NJ, United States
$150
Accepting clients

About

Online therapy for adults residing in New Jersey and New York. Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Coping with the emotional effects of chronic health conditions, persistent pain, reproductive trauma, grief or loss, and prolonged stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or challenged by unexpected changes. This can also lead to complexities with work and family life, anxiety, depression, and patterns such as substance use as a way of coping. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and have been providing therapy since 2016. I support adults 18+ coping with the emotional impact of such conditions. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed and compassionate approach, and I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices to support your goals and your healing at your own pace. I also speak Spanish. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re returning, my hope is that you leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and more confident about the next steps in your treatment and healing. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation. It’s an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and see if working together feels right for you. Specialties: I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma related stress, chronic pain, and substance use. My focus is on getting a clearer sense of your experience and building ways that support steadiness and self-connection. Credentials & Experience: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving adults across New Jersey and New York. I also offer therapy sessions in Spanish. I've been in clinical practice since 2016. Click on my WEBSITE for additional information and book a free call.

"My approach is grounded, steady, and collaborative. I integrate trauma informed care, CBT, motivational interviewing, and a mind body perspective shaped by my trauma informed yoga training. Sessions focus on slowing things down, noticing what comes up, and using practical tools between meetings."

I work with

Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Seniors
Seniors

Specialties

Areas of Focus

AddictionAnxietyChronic Pain
CodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionGriefInfertilityRelationship IssuesStressSubstance UseTrauma and PTSDWomen's IssuesMood Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centered
Strength Based

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online

$150

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · MSW, LCSW, LICSW, RYT-200

Shirley Hernandez · Verified June 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Kean University, MSW in , Graduated 2004

Additional Credentials

Membership from Yoga Alliance

2024

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

I am in-network with several insurance plans and also offer private-pay options, including sliding scale fee based on individual need. If your insurance plan is not listed, please inquire. Click on my Website and book a free call. We can review the best billing option for you during our intro call.

Payment Methods

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Location

Primary Office

Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861

United States

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My approach is grounded, steady, and collaborative. I integrate trauma informed care, CBT, motivational interviewing, and a mind body perspective shaped by my trauma informed yoga training. Sessions focus on slowing things down, noticing what comes up, and using practical tools between meetings.

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