Therapist in Darien, Illinois,
Karen Hernandez, LPC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Karen Hernandez, LPC
Karen is someone who will provide you with the safe space to be able to express yourself. She will be empathetic to your everyday struggles, but she will also challenge you in making a change. Karen is someone who will be there through the challenge, to support you. Although change can be scary, it is important when wanting to make progress and wanting to move forward.
Karen uses a variety of theoretical orientations such as CBT, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, among others. All of these orientations are used in an eclectic way to better serve the client.
Karen graduated with her Masters in Clinical Psychology Counseling Practice from Roosevelt University in 2021 and received her LPC in 2022. She earned her Bachelors in Arts in 2016 from University of Illinois at Chicago.
Karen has worked in a variety of settings ranging from long-term care facility, residential, and outpatient therapy. She has worked with all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS Academic Blue Student Health Plan
- BCBS Blue Choice Options
- BCBS Blue Choice Preferred
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Professional Blue
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health
- Consociate Health
- CuraLinc EAP
- Duly (DMG) BCBS HMO
- Golden Rule
- Health Alliance
- HealthLink / Unicare
- HFN Network Solutions/ZELIS
- Humana
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- United
- United Behavioral Health
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Karen Hernandez. You can also call 888-428-7890 to have someone assist you.
Karen Hernandez generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 888-428-7890 to find out Karen Hernandez's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Karen Hernandez:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS Academic Blue Student Health Plan
- BCBS Blue Choice Options
- BCBS Blue Choice Preferred
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Professional Blue
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health
- Consociate Health
- CuraLinc EAP
- Duly (DMG) BCBS HMO
- Golden Rule
- Health Alliance
- HealthLink / Unicare
- HFN Network Solutions/ZELIS
- Humana
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- United
- United Behavioral Health
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 888-428-7890 to see how we can help.
Karen Hernandez is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Karen Hernandez works at:
Yes, Karen Hernandez does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Karen Hernandez is currently offering In-office visits.
- English
- Spanish