About Rachel Hernandez

Rachel Hernandez (she/they), MS, LPC, has over ten years of experience in providing individuals with case management and mental health counseling. She has worked in a variety of non-profit organizations in both Chicago and Madison. She is a strong believer that individuals are the experts of their lives and are incredibly resilient. She is honored to have been a part of many individuals' journeys towards healing. She continues to be amazed by folx's ability to overcome life's most intense adversities. In providing support, Rachel pulls upon Person Centered, CBT, Trauma Informed, and DBT approaches. She also believes that it is very vital to honor and explore how an individual's intersectional identities impact how they navigate their community and systems. 

In practicing self-compassion and self-care, Rachel enjoys spending quality time with her partner and two young children. In her free time, she enjoys going for walks in nature, gardening, jamming out to music, and being crafty.