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Michele Hernandez

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS

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4 Endorsed
Matawan, NJ 07747
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Matawan, NJ 07747
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Carl Jung once said "Im not what happened to me, I'm what I choose to become". You might be sensing that something in your life has taken your power away: old wounds, heavy responsibilities, or emotions that feel too big to manage alone. But you don’t have to stay defined by what happened to you. At Take Courage Counseling, our work centers on helping you reclaim your voice, rebuild your confidence, and move forward with clarity. In a safe and supportive environment, you’ll gain insight into what’s been weighing you down and begin shaping the life you want to grow into.
At Take Courage Counseling, we provide individual, group, family, and adolescent therapy in English and Spanish. We address the person as a whole incorporating faith based counseling as well. With years of crisis counseling experience, we are equipped to walk alongside people during some of life’s most stressful moments.
Your experiences, identity, and values make you who you are—and they deserve thoughtful attention. I adapt therapy to your needs, integrating the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model to help you gain insight and move toward your goals with intention. If you’re ready for change or simply curious about what healing could look like, we're here to support you!
Call or Michele Hernandez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (848) 361-3559

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Take Courage Counseling

Matawan, NJ 07747

(848) 361-3559
My website
Take Courage Counseling is a Online Therapy Provider utilizing HIPAA compliant platform.
I specialize in Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Depression 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Compassionate online counseling in both English and Spanish, with the option of integrating faith-based values into the therapeutic process.
Michele Hernandez
Let's Connect (848) 361-3559
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Take Courage Counseling

Matawan, NJ 07747

(848) 361-3559
My website
Take Courage Counseling is a Online Therapy Provider utilizing HIPAA compliant platform.
I specialize in Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Depression 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Compassionate online counseling in both English and Spanish, with the option of integrating faith-based values into the therapeutic process.
Michele Hernandez

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $185

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Out of Network
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Self-Pay Provider registered with Reimbursify website for easier OOH reimbursement processing for clients. Inquire within for further info.
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (848) 361-3559
"
Self-Pay Provider registered with Reimbursify website for easier OOH reimbursement processing for clients. Inquire within for further info.
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (848) 361-3559

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00409200 Michele Hernandez
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended Nyack College-AGSC aka Alliance University, Graduated 2006
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American Association of Christian Counselors 2017
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I have an MA in Counseling, am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of NJ, am a Nationally Board Certified Counselor. As well as an Approved Clinical Supervisor for those seeking supervision. Feel free to reach out!
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (848) 361-3559
"
I have an MA in Counseling, am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of NJ, am a Nationally Board Certified Counselor. As well as an Approved Clinical Supervisor for those seeking supervision. Feel free to reach out!
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (848) 361-3559

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Christian Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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We work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, family and relationship struggles, and those exploring cultural or spiritual identity. For couples, we provide S.Y.M.B.I.S. Premarital Counseling and Gottman Assessments to highlight strengths and areas of growth. Our goal is to help you move through difficult seasons with greater clarity and healthier emotional patterns.
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (848) 361-3559
"
We work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, family and relationship struggles, and those exploring cultural or spiritual identity. For couples, we provide S.Y.M.B.I.S. Premarital Counseling and Gottman Assessments to highlight strengths and areas of growth. Our goal is to help you move through difficult seasons with greater clarity and healthier emotional patterns.
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (848) 361-3559

4 Endorsements

Suruchi Saini
Suruchi Saini
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPCNCCCCTP
I highly recommend Michele as a therapist! I have known her for years and have gotten a wonderful feedback from many clients and their families that I have referred her so far. She is very caring yet firm in her therapeutic approach, and a very thoughtful ...
Melissa A. Farrell
Melissa A. Farrell
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSWCTTP
Michele is a wonderful clinician who is down to earth, compassionate and educated. She is passionate about the work that she does and those who work with her are lucky to have her!
Darryl Donlin
Darryl Donlin
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Michele is an excellent therapist who is warm and easy to relate to. She is able to to assess a situation from multiple perspectives and provide guidance and support to best to overcome them. I highly recommend her.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • SYMBIS.Premarital Counseling
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I utilize an Integrative Approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of Psychodynamic Theory and Positive Psychology. During Treatment I focus on past influences impacting your thoughts today, and assist the client in developing insight and understanding to their behaviors which no longer serve them.
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (848) 361-3559
"
I utilize an Integrative Approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of Psychodynamic Theory and Positive Psychology. During Treatment I focus on past influences impacting your thoughts today, and assist the client in developing insight and understanding to their behaviors which no longer serve them.
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (848) 361-3559

Location

Primary Location

Take Courage Counseling

Matawan, NJ 07747

(848) 361-3559
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Take Courage Counseling is a Online Therapy Provider utilizing HIPAA compliant platform.
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (848) 361-3559
"
Take Courage Counseling is a Online Therapy Provider utilizing HIPAA compliant platform.
Photo of Michele Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Michele Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (848) 361-3559