PSY CA #33781
•Anxiety
•Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
•Autism Spectrum Disorder (high-functioning)
•Challenging Behaviors
•Chronic Illness/Pain
•Conflict Resolution
•Depression
•Emotion Regulation
•Enuresis/Toileting
•Executive Functioning
•Grief/Loss
•Habit Reversal
•Insomnia
•LGBTQ+ Affirmative
•Life Transitions
•Mood Disorders
•Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-mild to mod
•Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
•Panic Disorder
•Parenting
•Problem Solving
•Racial Stress
•Repetitive Body-Focused Behaviors
•Selective Mutism
•Self-Esteem
•Skin-picking, trichotillomania
•Social Skills
•Stress Management
•Tic Disorder / Tourette Syndrome
•Trauma
•Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
•Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
•Affirmative Therapy
•Attachment Theory
•Behavioral Activation
•Behavioral Therapy
•Behavioral Parent Training
•Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
•Culturally Sensitive
•Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
•Exposure Therapy with Response Prevention
•Family Therapy
•Integrative
•Mindfulness
•Motivational Interviewing
•Multicultural Therapy
•Palliative Care
•Person Centered
•Play Therapy
•Positive Psychology
•Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
•Trauma-Focused CBT
•Unified Protocol
Dr. Hernandez is a practicing licensed psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults using evidence-based treatments tailored to fit each individual’s unique needs. She treats anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, trauma, difficulties coping with stress, and sleep challenges. In addition, she is passionate about serving chronically ill youth and their families by providing support with new diagnoses, adjustment to treatment, and managing health behaviors.
Dr. Hernandez is a bilingual Spanish-speaking psychologist who utilizes a culturally sensitive, collaborative, and empathetic treatment approach with individuals to support their goals and healing journey. In addition to providing services through Therapy Lab Kids, she is also a pediatric psychologist at CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
Dr. Hernandez is originally from the Central Coast of California; however, she’s lived in Southern California for a little over a decade now. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new delicious cuisines, going on nature walks, and exploring new genres of music.
CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County, California, Licensed Pediatric Psychologist
CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County, California, Pediatric Psychology Fellow
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, California, Doctoral Psychology Intern
Psy.D., Pepperdine University, Clinical Psychology
M.A., Pepperdine University, Clinical Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy)
B.A., University of California, San Diego, Psychology
Dr. Saavedra’s fee per session is $300. For more information about our pricing, check out our FAQs.
