About

Personal

• Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Living in Madison, Wisconsin since 1998
• I love my family, running, and promoting justice

Educational

• PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Masters in Counseling from Boston College
• Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Dayton

 
Professional History

• Bilingual Licensed Psychologist
• ​Journey Mental Health Center (Current)
• Madison Metropolitan School District 
• Group Health Cooperative
  
• Access Community Health Centers
  
  

• Teaching
  
  • UW-Madison Dept of Counseling Psychology​
  • Madison Area Technical College 
  • ASU Doctor of Behavioral Health
  • ​Edgewood College

Clinical Practice

• Narrative Therapy
• Multicultural
  
• Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultation
• Trauma-informed care (pdf)​
  
• Mindfulness 

 

Favorite Podcasts

• Code Switch
• Hidden Brain
• The Daily​
• Politically Re-Active
• La Brega - Stories of the Puerto Rican experience

Favorite TED Talks 

Favorite Youtube Videos

Dr. Hernandez is a Licensed Psychologist and Equity-Centered Leader who has 20 years of experience in the areas of mental health, education, and healthcare. As a trainer, consultant, and administrator, he specializes in the areas of culturally responsive practice, behavioral health consultation, and systems change. He has worked as a national consultant in the area of integrated healthcare and has provided numerous workshops and academic courses. Throughout his career he has worked in various community-based settings, assisting professionals and organizations in their organizational development and implementation of evidence-based practices. Dr. Hernandez is known as a dynamic and engaging speaker and trainer. He completed his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently works as the Chief Diversity Officer for Journey Mental Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin.