Aracely Hernandez, MA, ALMFT, LPC

Aracely uses many different approaches that are individual or family-specific based on their strengths and current needs. In intervention, Aracely applies different somatic attachment interventions that include mindfulness, body awareness, movement, art, visualizations, and grounding to address trauma. These techniques allow the individual to gain the ability for emotion regulation, implement positive coping skills, and build healthy relationships.

Aracely has two years of experience working with marginalized populations that includes children, individuals, families, and relational groups addressing trauma. She utilizes a creative arts approach and strengths to help them heal from their traumatic experiences. Aracely stems her work from expressive therapies and attachment theory to provide opportunities for positive healing experiences. Her goal in therapy is to hold a safe, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental environment for individuals of all ages. Most of her work is with children and teens who have experienced sexual violence, IPV, anxiety, loss, depression, and behavioral issues.

Additionally, Aracely addresses all concerns that caregivers have and provides support when they are experiencing barriers such as homelessness, financial difficulties, language, and many others. Aracely believes that it is important that parents and caregivers be equipped with the proper tools to better support their children and for stress management. She has provided therapy in Spanish and has used both languages, English and Spanish, simultaneously at the preference of the individual/family.