Keondra Hernandez
Supervised by Kelly Baker, LMFT #118442
Hello, I’m Keondra Hernandez, a versatile individual with a variety of roles. I’m a proud mother, daughter, sister, teacher, birth doula, and a Black Woman. My passion lies in serving my community, and I take pride in it.
For the past six years, I’ve been working as a special education teacher for the Fresno Unified School District. My students, a mix of 9th-12th graders, inspire me to keep pushing forward and give me hope that we can make the world a more inclusive place. My work is incredibly fulfilling, and I’m deeply committed to it.
Aside from teaching, I also serve as the Head Coach for a high school girls’ volleyball and softball teams. Additionally, I work as an Administrative Assistant with ExpresArte Cultural Wellness Collective (ECWC), where I’m involved in social justice work through social media campaigns and supporting the BIPOC Homegrown Therapist Fellowship. ECWC’s mission is to make mental health care more accessible and less hostile to marginalized communities in rural areas of Central California.
Recently, I’ve decided to explore other avenues within my field of work and social justice. I’ve accepted a calling to work in the Reproductive Justice field as a Birth Doula. As a lifelong learner, I’m excited to develop my skills as a doula and social justice warrior. As a Black mother of three children and a previous foster mother, I understand the importance of being heard. As a doula, I use my knowledge and experience to provide emotional and physical support during labor and delivery to families with children who have experienced trauma issues. My career experience has allowed me to understand the unique needs of families in this situation, making it an easy decision for me to pursue this new path.
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Great! You took the first step on your journey to healing. Now, let us get started! My goal is to walk alongside you for the rest of the journey. Whether you are struggling to deal with life’s challenges, marital conflict, or early childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, or family addictions that continue to cause stress in your life. My job is to provide a safe space for you to process your issues and enhance your relationships. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work stressors, or conflict in your relationship/family. No one should have to go through difficult times alone.As a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, I am particularly passionate about working with active duty military, veterans and their families who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, and stress from deployments. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents.Currently offering in person and Telehealth (Video) Sessions. I look forward to providing you with unconditional positive regard as we work to improve your level of functioning.