Sessions are uniquely crafted to meet each child’s individual needs.
Dr. Hernández provides evidence-based treatment that is designed to target and reduce social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents.
A typical process for Patients
Intake Interview
An intake interview, as well as formal and informal observations, are conducted with the child and family prior to treatment.
Treatment Objectives
Concrete, measurable treatment objectives are developed and monitored through ongoing data collection.
Parent Training
Parent behavior management training is provided to help caregivers understand and respond to problem behavior.
Goals Reached
Once treatment goals have been reached and sustained over time, treatment is then gradually faded.
Areas of Specialty
Tantrums and emotional outbursts, noncompliance, verbal or physical aggression, inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity concerns, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, sleep/toileting concerns, feeding concerns, habit disorders (tics, hair pulling), autism spectrum disorder, selective mutism, social skill deficiencies