Abbie Hernandez

Hi, I’m Abbie.

I believe every person carries a story shaped by their past experiences, culture, relationships, and values — and I consider it a privilege to sit with you as you explore what those pieces mean for who you are today. My approach is calm, compassionate, and rooted in deep respect for your journey. I’m not here to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as we explore together what healing, growth, and self‑awareness could look like in your life.

Whether you’re carrying pain, feeling stuck, navigating transitions, or simply curious about yourself, I’m here to support you at your pace, in your story. My hope is to help you cultivate a voice of compassion, curiosity, and care — both toward yourself and toward others — as you grow into the most authentic version of who you were created to be.

My background includes a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Tulsa, and I am currently completing my master’s in clinical counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. My experience includes research at an inpatient treatment center for eating disorders, as well as three years walking alongside college students and young adults through my church’s college and young adult ministry.

I currently live in a neighborhood with several refugee families from diverse backgrounds. Sharing life with them has shaped my heart for creating spaces where people can safely process the challenges of uprooting, adapting, and grieving what was left behind. I carry a deep burden to walk alongside those who are displaced and navigating a new life and culture, honoring both their resilience and their grief.

I work with individuals navigating:

• Anxiety and depression
• Life transitions
• Relationship issues and boundary‑setting
• Work stress and burnout
• Spiritual questions and concerns
• Ministry challenges
• Identity, belonging, and social pressures
• Eating disorders, body image, and self‑esteem

My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence‑based methods. I believe language is more than words — it’s how we express who we are and make sense of our experiences. Because of this, I value meeting people in their heart language. With advanced proficiency in Spanish, I’m able to integrate both Spanish and English in sessions, creating a space where you can express yourself in the way that feels most natural and authentic.

One of the most important parts of this work for me is building a meaningful, collaborative connection. I’ll begin by clearly explaining how therapy works, listening to your story without assumptions, and working with you to identify goals that feel right for you. If you’re unsure about therapy, I’m committed to meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels safe. As we walk together, I’ll offer observations with honesty, care, and gentleness — always honoring your dignity and autonomy.

More than anything, I’m committed to creating a space where you feel seen, supported, and gently invited into healing and meaning. Along the way, I hope we can notice the small threads of hope that emerge — through insight, through courage, and sometimes through the kind of soft laughter that reminds us we’re not alone.

I’m deeply grateful for every person who entrusts me with their story. Your trust is something I hold with great care and humility.