Portland Therapy Center
Kate Hernandez

Kate Hernandez (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MS, NCC

Supervisor: David Marcus, LPC

Hello, my name is Kate Hernandez (she/her). I am glad you are here! Hola, mi nombre es Kate Hernandez, me da gusto que estes aqui!

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

650 Northeast Holladay Street

Portland, 97232

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $$130

Provides free initial consultation

Languages: English, Español

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Kaiser
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield

My Ideal Client

Trauma can turn life upside down. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just exhausted. Whatever you're carrying, it’s valid, and it matters. Here’s the truth: healing doesn’t mean “getting over it.” It means making space for what you've been through, learning to feel safe again, and reconnecting with yourself. You don’t have to do that alone. Nothing is too big or too messy here. This is your space to show up exactly as you are. Let’s meet there.

My Approach to Helping

I bring empathy, curiosity, and hope to every session so you feel supported and understood. I strive to create a transparent, empowering space where you can grow and heal at your own pace. I may not have the answers to "fix it" but together we'll uncover the tools you need for lasting change. I use an integrative approach combining Psychodynamic Therapy to explore deeper patterns, CBT to build practical coping skills, and I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support healing and reduce distress. My goal is to help clients gain insight, find relief, and create lasting change.

More About the People I Treat

My hope is to help you feel more connected to yourself and your story, gaining a deeper understanding of who you are and what you need to heal and grow. I work with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Emergency Responders individuals. I also work with couples, marriage counseling and premarital counseling. I’m deeply passionate about working with trauma — whether it’s from a single event, years of pain, family patterns, or something you haven’t even put into words yet.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • EMDR External link

    I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based, integrative approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • PTSD External link

    I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), for treating PTSD and complex trauma. EMDR helps individuals reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge and fosters long-term healing. It is particularly effective for clients who feel "stuck" or overwhelmed by past experiences. In addition my trauma education includes Somatic approaches to trauma therapy, integrating body awareness and Trauma-informed cognitive behavioral techniques.

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