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Carla Fernandez, LCSW
Meet Carla Fernandez
If you’re here, it likely means you’re looking for answers, support and maybe even hope. Please know you don’t have to figure this out on your own. I help teens and adults:
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Build healthier relationships with themselves and others
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Quiet the inner voice of self-doubt and overthinking
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Develop stronger self-esteem and confidence
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Help to understand your emotions and behaviors with compassion
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Discover your strengths and a renewed sense of purpose
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting teens, young adults and their families, I understand how overwhelming and heartbreaking it can be to watch your child struggle. Whether your teen is facing addiction, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-harm or difficulties in school, I provide a safe, compassionate space where healing and growth are possible—for both your teen and your family.
For over five years, I’ve specialized in working with adolescents who feel lost, stuck, or misunderstood. My approach is grounded in connection, trust, and respect. I meet teens where they are, helping them uncover their strengths, build healthy coping skills, and begin to see themselves and their future, in a new light.
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I believe working with teens means working with families. I work closely with parents and caregivers, offering support, guidance, and tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and navigate the complex emotions that come with parenting a struggling teen. I believe healing happens not just for the individual, but within the family system as a whole.
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If you're here, it likely means you’re searching for help and hope. I want you to know you're not alone. It takes courage to reach out, and you're already taking the first step toward change. Together, we can help your teen move from just surviving to truly thriving.
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Therapy with me is about reclaiming the parts of yourself that may feel lost or stuck. I’m here to walk with you as you discover new parts of yourself that can thrive and feel empowered towards a new future!