- Relationship skills
- Grief support
- Life purpose focus
About Michael
Michael Hernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief and low self-esteem. He also helps people navigate major life changes and questions about life purpose.
He focuses on practical conversations about what is happening now. Sessions typically involve talking through relationship patterns, communication problems, and feelings tied to guilt or shame. He uses straightforward discussion to help people sort priorities and next steps after a change in work, a loss, or shifting family roles.
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like grief, low confidence, and difficulty making choices. He listens for patterns that keep causing the same problems and helps clients try different ways of relating and deciding. He also supports people practicing forgiveness and managing the emotions that follow it.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he practices within Tennessee. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. The process is kept simple so people can focus on what matters to them rather than paperwork.
His approach is straightforward and goal-oriented without promising specific outcomes. People who are unsure what comes next after a breakup, job change, or loss may find the sessions useful for clarifying options and strengthening everyday coping skills.
Evidence-based techniques for life changes and relationships
Michael uses well-researched therapeutic techniques to address relationship conflict, grief, and low self-esteem. One common approach he relies on helps people identify and change unhelpful interaction patterns. This approach focuses on noticing triggers, practicing different responses, and then reviewing what worked to improve communication and reduce repeated conflict.Another typical method emphasizes emotion-focused work for grief and shame. It involves naming and tracking emotions, making space to grieve or feel guilt without judgment, and finding constructive steps that lessen intense emotional reactions. That work can help people decide on next steps after a loss or major life change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different situations, and Michael will discuss practical arrangements so sessions fit into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship strain, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Life purpose is listed as an additional focus area.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses conversational, evidence-based methods to identify patterns and try practical changes. Sessions focus on clearer decisions and manageable steps rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience providing counseling in Tennessee.
What is his credential and where does he practice?
He is a Tennessee LPC-MHSP and practices within Tennessee.
Can I work with him in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.
Does he take clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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