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Karla Hernandez

Texas
Therapist
Manage Medications:
Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Communication
Transition to Adulthood
Coping Skills
STYLE
Gentle
Safe
Flexible
Reflective

About

Hi, I’m Karla Hernandez. I am so glad you are here. Taking the first step toward support takes incredible courage, and I’m honored to be considered as a partner in your journey.Based in Texas and licensed in both Texas and Florida, I have spent over 12 years walking alongside individuals during their hardest seasons. My driving passion is to create a non-judgmental space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you are navigating overwhelming anxiety, life transitions, or simply feeling 'stuck,' my goal is to help you process your emotions and build a life that feels authentic to you.

Education & Licensure
Master of Science from Our Lady of The Lake University, San Antonio, Texas; Bachelors in Psychology from Our Lady of The Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

There is something incredibly powerful about watching a client shift from a lifetime of feeling "broken" to realizing they are simply wired differently. Being able to offer that validation, moving away from clinical labels and toward a genuine understanding of their lived experience, is the most fulfilling part of my work. I see my role as an advocate and a bridge-builder, helping people navigate a society that often feels incompatible with their needs. Ultimately, I want to help my clients stop masking for the sake of others and start building a life that truly fits who they are.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

I believe that true progress is found by identifying and building upon an individual's intense passions, keen eye for detail, and authentic ways of experiencing the world. This framework is deeply rooted in compassion and neuro-affirmattion, ensuring that every session is a space of safety where clients are not pressured to mask, but are instead empowered to exist as their true selves.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Communication
Transition to Adulthood
Coping Skills
STYLE
Gentle
Safe
Flexible
Reflective
Karla Hernandez
Texas
Therapist