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Approaches to mental health & wellness
Welcome! Dr. Fernandez uses a collaborative, non-judgmental, and goal-oriented approach to help you make meaningful changes in your life. She uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, which means that clients learn how to relate to emotions differently, while changing behaviors. She provides individual treatment for adults who face challenges with:
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Anxiety/stress
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Depression & grief
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Life transitions & career difficulties
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Additionally, she focuses on health psychology and the mind-body connection and works with individuals who have medical health conditions and co-occurring mental health symptoms, including:
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Chronic pain
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Chronic illness
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Smoking cessation
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Weight management
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an effective short-term treatment to remedy problematic sleeping patterns for individuals who struggle with sleep.
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She also offers diagnostic consultations for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder for adults, along with behavioral strategies to enhance cognitive functioning.
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About Dr. Fernandez
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Dr. Fernandez is a Licensed Psychologist (in MA and CT, and is authorized to provide telehealth psychotherapy services in most US states). She has a unique background in neuroscience and cognition and has advanced training in Health Psychology. Her professional credentials include:
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Ph.D. in Psychology from Yale University ​​
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Behavioral neuroscience research fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center
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Clinical internship at the Greater Hartford Clinical Psychology Consortium at the VA CT Healthcare Center
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Clinical residency in Health Psychology at the VA CT Healthcare System
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Published author in the field of learning/memory and neuroscience​
"Many come to therapy to help break the cycle of emotional distress and accompanying behaviors that simply do not work for them. I believe that each individual has unique strengths and it is through recognizing these attributes that positive behavioral and emotional changes can happen. With empathy and an understanding of who you are, I will collaborate with you to define your goals for change, guide you through the therapeutic process, and help you connect with what you value."
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​Services
Compassionate, individualized approaches for a healthier mind. Sessions are held via Zoom, which is a HIPAA-compliant platform for virtual sessions. Frequency of sessions and treatment approach will vary based upon client need and clinical recommendation.
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CBT-I is an effective short-term approach to change problematic sleep patterns. Even if you are already receiving therapy for other mental health symptoms, CBT-I can be a supplemental treatment to help resolve problems with sleep.
If you are questioning whether you may have ADHD, you can elect to receive a diagnostic evaluation, which typically takes 2-3 sessions. Detailed feedback and diagnostic impressions are offered at the completion of the evaluation. Treatment with behavioral strategies to enhance cognitive functioning can also be initiated.
Why Psychotherapy via Telehealth?
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Psychotherapy via Telehealth takes place online as a live video format (sessions are held via Zoom).
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Telethealth is confidential, using HIPAA compliant software.
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Telehealth is convenient and increases accessibility, which means being able to have sessions in the privacy of your home or office.
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Telehealth also allows for more flexible scheduling, including evening hours
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You will need a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera, such as a laptop/desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
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Starting the Process
​Phone Consultation:
Determining appropriate fit between client and therapist is essential for the therapy process. In order to ascertain if I can be of help to you, I offer a 10-15 minute phone consultation free of charge.
Initial Evaluation:
Following a phone consultation, new clients will be scheduled for an initial evaluation. We will discuss your needs, history, and ways in which I may be helpful to you. If we proceed with therapy, I will provide a recommendation of a preliminary treatment plan.
Insurance
I am not in-network with any insurance providers and do not connect directly with insurance carriers. Payment is required a the time of service. Your insurance policy may have out-of-network benefits, which may offer partial reimbursement for services. Because each policy differs, it is recommended you contact your insurance provider to best understand your out-of-network benefits.You may choose to file a claim to access any out-of-network benefits your insurance policy offers. I will regularly provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company to access such benefits. A superbill is an itemized statement detailing services provided to a client for insurance review. It is the client responsibility to submit the superbill to insurance for any potential reimbursement.
I have also partnered with Mentaya, an optional service that assists with client out-of-network claim submission to streamline reimbursement.
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Get in Touch
Please call, email, or fill out the web form to request a consultation.
(475) 999-4631