Jiovanna Hernandez , LCSW, CSW

Jiovanna Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with four years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW is a social work credential - and she has worked with clients across the lifespan while focusing much of her work on children, adolescents, and young adults.

Jiovanna helps people who are navigating depression, anxiety, and trauma, and she brings particular attention to issues such as stress, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, and motivation. Her practice also addresses body image, forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues. She adapts her approach to match each person’s needs, combining activity-based exercises, skill-building and learning, and in-depth processing of day-to-day struggles or past experiences.

Known for creating an open, nonjudgmental space, Jiovanna works collaboratively so clients can explore thoughts and feelings and develop tools to move forward. Her sessions may include hands-on activities, educational strategies, or reflective work depending on what will best support the client. Taking the step to begin therapy can require courage, and Jiovanna aims to meet people where they are and support them as they pursue clearer direction and more fulfilling daily life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Jiovanna often uses skills-based learning to teach practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and day-to-day reactions. These techniques help clients build coping tools they can apply between sessions to reduce overwhelm and increase emotional regulation.

She also employs activity-based interventions that focus on action and engagement, such as behavioral activation for low mood or structured exercises that support confidence and motivation. For those who have experienced difficult past events, Jiovanna offers trauma-informed processing that gently explores and makes sense of challenging memories to support healing and forward movement.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jiovanna works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting methods as therapy progresses to find the best fit.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. These formats make it easier to connect from home, coordinate care around work or school, and maintain continuity of support when routines change, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver evidence-based care in accessible ways.