Psychotherapist · Burnout Specialist

Clarity first.
Then progress.

Structured psychotherapy for burnout, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and relationship distress. A clinical assessment, a focused plan, and observable results — tracked every session.

Online worldwide English & Spanish Confidential
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About

J.R. Hernandez

I built this practice for people who want real answers and a clear way forward. My work is process-based, case-specific, and consultation-led. We define the problem precisely, reduce noise, and focus on what is most likely to change the outcome.

You will always know what we are focusing on, what the next step is, and what progress should look like in your day-to-day life. Confidentiality and professional boundaries are central, and I am explicit about what this work can and cannot do — so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

I have spent the last decade living across six countries on three continents — Venezuela, Chile, France, the United States, Singapore, and Russia. I understand the specific pressures of building a life far from home: the reinvention, the invisible exhaustion, the grief you carry while performing competence. That experience is a clinical advantage.

También disponible en español. Sesiones de psicoterapia online para hispanohablantes en cualquier parte del mundo.

The School of Positive Psychology

Counselling & Psychotherapy Training — Singapore

ISEP — Spain

M.A. Emotional Intelligence & Personal Development

Duke University

Medical Neuroscience — School of Medicine, USA

Approach

How This Work Is Structured

Clear assessment, practical next steps, and follow-through — built around what actually fits your case.

01

Consultation-Style Assessment

We map symptoms, habits, history, and physiology to identify what is maintaining the problem — so the intervention targets the right mechanisms from the start.

02

Focused Intervention Plan

Based on what the assessment reveals, we build a targeted plan drawing from CBT, ACT, and somatic regulation — adapted to your specific case, with clear priorities and direction.

03

Track and Adjust

Progress is measured in observable terms: fewer spirals, better sleep, faster recovery after triggers, more reliable follow-through. If something is not working, we adjust. Every week.

Specializations

What I Help With

If what you are dealing with is on this list, you are in the right place. If it is not, we will map what is happening and decide the next step.

Burnout & Chronic Stress

Your system has been running on overdrive for so long that rest alone does not fix it. Exhaustion, irritability, fog, and a nervous system stuck on alert.

Anxiety & Nervous System Dysregulation

Racing thoughts, tension, hypervigilance — your body stays in alert mode even when there is no immediate threat. The signal has gotten stuck.

Depression & Low Drive

Flatness, withdrawal, loss of motivation. A system that has shut down to protect itself, now making daily functioning harder than it should be.

Emotional Regulation

Reactions that feel disproportionate, emotional numbness, overwhelm — emotions that run you instead of informing you. Regulation can be trained.

Relationship Patterns

Repeating cycles of conflict, emotional distance, avoidance, or the same argument with different words. The pattern is the problem, and patterns can be mapped.

Life Transitions & Identity

Relocation, breakups, career shifts, grief, cultural adjustment — rebuilding stability and direction when the ground shifts beneath you.

Services & Pricing

Sessions & Plans

All sessions are online via secure video. Prices are transparent. A free initial consultation is available for all new clients.

Couples Session

Online · 75 minutes

$170USD / session

Communication repair, conflict mapping, and shared regulation skills. A structured process for couples under real pressure.

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Burnout Recovery Program

6 sessions · Online · 55 minutes each

A focused 6-week protocol: comprehensive assessment, targeted intervention, stabilization, and a maintenance plan for sustained recovery.

$650USD / program
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Continuity

Monthly Plan

4 sessions / month · Online · 55 minutes each

Weekly sessions for sustained therapeutic work. Priority scheduling and consistent follow-through across sessions.

$430USD / month
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For Teams & Organizations

Workshops & Training

Skills-based group training with practical takeaways. Designed for real work environments — leadership, collaboration, and daily human friction.

Mental Health Foundations

A practical training on emotions through neuroscience: what emotions are, how the brain generates them, and how stress physiology shapes mood, behavior, and performance. Participants learn to read emotional signals in real time and improve regulation, recovery, and decision-making.

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EQ for Leaders & Teams

Regulation under pressure, communication protocols that prevent escalation, and frameworks for building cooperative dynamics. Built for teams that need to perform under real constraints.

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Resources

Books

Practical reading for learning outside sessions.

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Emotional Intelligence & Behavioral Therapies

A practical, structured 10-step guide with strategies grounded in cognitive-behavioral work and emotional skills training.

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Toto's Journey Through Emotions

A children's story designed to help kids name emotions, understand them, and feel proud of having them.

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Self-Assessment Tools

Tests

Educational, not diagnostic. Click a test to open it in a separate page.

Personality (Cluster)

Maps broad personality patterns across Clusters A, B, and C. Educational, not diagnostic.

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Emotional Quotient

Screens perceived emotional skills: attention, clarity, and regulation. Highlights growth areas.

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Attachment Style

Explores relational patterns — security, anxiety, avoidance, and more. Results are indicative, not definitive.

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Client Reviews

What Clients Say

★★★★★
"Working with this practitioner has been transformative. I finally feel like someone truly understands what I've been going through. The clarity I've gained about my anxiety patterns has been life-changing."

Sarah M.

London, UK

★★★★★
"As an expat dealing with multiple relocations, I needed someone who could help me make sense of the emotional upheaval. These sessions provided exactly that — a space to think clearly and feel understood."

David K.

Singapore

★★★★★
"I came in feeling overwhelmed by work stress and uncertain about my relationships. Six months later, I have tools I never knew I needed and a much deeper understanding of myself."

Emma R.

Melbourne, Australia

★★★★★
"The online sessions worked perfectly for my international schedule. What impressed me most was the depth of insight and the complete absence of generic therapy talk."

Michael T.

New York, USA

★★★★★
"I was skeptical about counselling, but this approach is different. It's intelligent, grounded, and genuinely helpful. I feel more emotionally capable than I ever have."

Priya S.

Dubai, UAE

★★★★★
"After years of trying to figure things out on my own, it was a relief to work with someone who could see patterns I couldn't. Highly professional and deeply human."

James L.

Toronto, Canada

FAQ

Common Questions

Quick answers first. If something is still unclear, reach out directly.

Yes. If you already have a diagnosis (anxiety disorder, depression, ADHD, PTSD, etc.), we can work with it directly — reviewing what has been tried, what is currently maintaining symptoms, and building a focused plan from there. If something falls outside my scope of practice, I will tell you clearly and refer you to the appropriate specialist.

This is a psychotherapy practice. I provide structured, evidence-informed psychological sessions for individuals and couples dealing with burnout, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship distress, and life transitions. All sessions are conducted online via secure video.

No. Psychotherapists do not prescribe medication. If medication is relevant to your case, I will refer you to a psychiatrist and coordinate with them as needed to ensure your treatment is aligned.

Process-based therapy. The method adapts to the case — drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), somatic regulation, and psychoeducation, depending on what the clinical assessment reveals. Sessions are consultation-style: structured, with defined targets and observable progress metrics.

All sessions are strictly confidential. I maintain professional records securely, and no information is shared without your explicit written consent. Professional boundaries and ethical standards govern every aspect of this work.

Sessions are conducted via secure video call. You need a stable internet connection and a private space where you can speak freely. I work across all time zones — we will find a slot that fits your schedule.

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Book a Free Initial Consultation

A brief 15-minute conversation to understand your situation and determine the best next step. No commitment required.

Free 15-minute consultation Online worldwide English & Spanish Confidential