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"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." - Fred DeVito
Welcome to the BetterHelp community! I admire your strength for reaching out for help, as this is the first step in taking control of your life. My name is Sergio Fernandez. I am a mental health professional with almost 24 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in various settings. I earned my masters in Counseling and have extensive experience providing individual and group counseling. My goal is to aid clients in developing the psychological tools needed to deal with complicated feelings and situations. I look forward to seeing you overcome obstacles and sharing your journey with you.
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SPECIALTIES
• Stress, Anxiety
• Trauma
• Grief and loss
• Depression
• Self-esteem
• Anger Management
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Client-Centered Therapy
Years of Experience: 24
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Communication problems, Mood Disorders, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress.
Professional experience
24yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sergio Fernandez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sergio is amazing, he has helped me talk through so many problems and anxieties that I have. I feel like he has enabled me to be more thoughtful in my actions and I know I am in a better place than when I started therapy with Sergio. Thank you so much!
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sergio really is a great therapist and the best I've worked with. He is very experienced and well-rounded in his expertise. I feel like I make progress every time I have a session with him and get closer to happiness and serenity. He is a great listener and also tells me what I need to hear. Thank you, Sergio!
Written on Oct 22, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Sergio is a complete professional and is dedicated to helping his patients. I have noticed how intently he listens to my concerns and he remembers a lot of the details even after several sessions. I recommend and have recommended Sergio as a therapist.
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great listener, great advice. Highly recommend
Written on Aug 12, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sergio has been so helpful to me while going through the toughest time of my life. He has helped me refocus on what is most important to me and shown me how to make better decisions that will support the important things in my life.
Written on Jul 22, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great active listener. Doesn't cut you off, and has many relevant options to suggest. The best counselor I've worked with!
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sergio has been a wonderful therapist. Despite my struggles with social anxiety, I find Sergioto to be very easy to talk with. He's kind, understanding, and very knowledgeable.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
He's great
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sergio is a great listener. He is also a straight shooter and will tell you things you don’t want to hear sometimes. His overall goal is to listen and give you the tools needed to deal with mental health issues.
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Sergio does a great job of listening and giving practical suggestions and ideas on a wide variety of concerns I have. I usually leave a discussion having practical and actionable steps I can take.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very attentive and provides educated recommendations
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sergio is awesome and I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a competent, understanding, patient, experienced therapist who listens well, asks appropriate, challenging questions, and shares thoughtful insight that really makes you think (in a good way!).
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Sergio has been the greatest gift to my life over the last few months. I am grateful for the time.! I highly recommend this service and Sergio.!
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Sergio is awesome but I have been a bad patient and want to have a fresh start he is great and has been more than willing to help me
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have found Sergio to be very helpful in supporting me through my goals with evaluating myself as an individual given my past. The tools he's provided me have given me the opportunity to view my life through different perspectives which have been healing. I've even found opportunities to confront past challenges that were still holding me back today. Highly recommend =)
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Sergio for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
A really great person to talk to and help with my problems. He’s giving me a better understanding and tools to help me work through my issues. This is something I needed and im glad I reached out to him.
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Great perspective and feedback
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Sergio is a great listener’ and understands what seems to be happening in your life and is eager to help and let you see all the perspectives with your life and emotions!! I feel great after our conversation’s..
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I can’t say enough about how Sergio has been helping me and I believe will continue to help me in the future. He is very attentive and versed in ways to help me and guide me in working through my issues. I appreciate everything he has helped me with already and look forward to more sessions.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Sergio is great! Definitely connects with what I need to know and think about in a timely and easy going manner. I’ve learned a lot.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Sergio for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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