Ruymán (Rudy) Hernández, MA.MFT, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with years of experience in Marriage and Family Therapy, parent education, and Play Therapy.
He is currently accepting new clients
(out of pocket or Coordinated Care insurance only at this time)
Background
A native of Spain, Rudy is Spanish-English bilingual and works with adults, teens, children, as well as families and couples. He has a real passion for helping those struggling with issues related to assimilation, acculturation, and racial prejudice.
Prior to becoming a therapist, he worked as a multicultural family liaison for a local school district, and as a parent educator, helping caregivers learn about child development and developmentally appropriate parenting.
M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Capella University - 2018
B.S., Marriage and Family Studies
Brigham Young University - Idaho - 2017
Parent Educator
Parents As Teachers Program - 2017 - Present
Mental Health Counselor
Olympia Therapy - 2018 - Present
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process.
He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”
― Brene Brown
Rudy would love to help you learn to become your best self.
(Out of pocket or Coordinated Care insurance only at this time)