Therapist in Encinitas, California Charity Hernandez, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Charity Hernandez, MS, LMFT
Charity Hernandez, LMFT, helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most challenging moments by offering a safe, supportive space for growth and healing. Serving patients throughout California, she provides therapy for teens, adults, and seniors facing issues such as anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress. Charity focuses on fostering authentic therapeutic connections, empowering her clients to explore underlying emotions, build resilience, and develop the tools needed to manage daily life with greater ease and confidence.
Charity is especially passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including those navigating PTSD and related symptoms. She brings a trauma-informed lens to therapy, offering validation, support, and strategies to heal from difficult life events. She also provides affirming care to members of the LGBTQ+ community and supports individuals involved in adoption or foster care, recognizing the unique emotional and relational challenges they may face. Using interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Charity helps clients reduce impulsive behaviors, stabilize mood, and build emotional regulation skills.
In addition to trauma work, Charity specializes in treating anxiety, ADHD, and substance use issues. She also supports clients through post-partum depression and anxiety, school avoidance, and couples concerns. Her therapeutic services are inclusive and comprehensive, reflecting her deep commitment to individualized care. She offers both individual and family therapy, as well as couples counseling.
Outside of her professional life, Charity enjoys reading, fishing, exploring nature, and watching movies. She treasures time with her children and values moments of connection and calm.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Education
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California Baptist College
Professional | 2021
Riverside, CA, US
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University of Phoenix
Undergraduate | 2018
US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Charity Hernandez. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Charity Hernandez generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Charity 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 Charity Hernandez:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Charity 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.
Charity Hernandez works at:
Yes, Charity Hernandez does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Charity Hernandez is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.