Ms. Yovani Sabet Hernandez

LCSW, LISW-CP

My path to becoming a therapist began long before I ever stepped into a classroom. I started my career in nursing, working closely with older adults and their families. During that time, I learned that healing is about so much more than medical care — it’s about listening, connecting, and helping people find meaning, hope, and comfort even in the most difficult circumstances. I often found myself drawn to the emotional side of care — supporting people as they processed loss, change, and the challenges of aging. Those experiences sparked a deep curiosity about the human spirit and a desire to understand people on a deeper, more emotional level. As I moved into social work, that curiosity grew into purpose. I began working with children, families, and individuals from all walks of life — people facing homelessness, trauma, cultural barriers, and mental health struggles. Each person I met reminded me that everyone has a story, and that empathy, respect, and connection can be powerful tools for healing. Becoming a therapist felt like a natural extension of my lifelong passion for helping others. I chose this profession because I believe in people’s ability to grow and transform when they feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to help clients reconnect with their own strength, discover their sense of self-worth, and find peace in who they are. What inspired me to become a therapist was a patient I cared for early in my career as a nurse assistant. One day, they told me that I had “the passion of a strong, independent woman and the big heart of a human who loves and accepts others for who they are.” Those words stayed with me. They made me realize how deeply I value connection, compassion, and acceptance — and how powerful it can be to simply see and support someone in their most vulnerable moments. That experience planted a seed that grew into my desire to pursue social work and counseling. I wanted to continue helping people in a way that went beyond physical care — to support their emotional healing, personal growth, and self-acceptance. Becoming a therapist has allowed me to live out that calling: to create a space where others feel heard, understood, and empowered to embrace their own strength and worth.

My personality plays a big role in how I connect with and support my clients. I bring a sense of directness and honesty to my work — I believe in being real, transparent, and compassionate while helping clients face the challenges in front of them. My approach is supportive, but also gently guiding, helping clients take meaningful steps toward change rather than staying stuck in what feels comfortable or familiar. I also bring a strong will to live, to fight, and to never give up, qualities that have shaped both my personal and professional life. I know what it means to struggle and to keep going, and I carry that same energy into my work with clients. I strive to instill hope and resilience — reminding people that even in the most difficult times, growth and healing are possible.

The most profound truth I’ve discovered in this work is that the barriers people face are rarely built from the outside world — they’re built from within. The heaviest walls are often made of doubt, shame, and a quiet belief that one is not enough. So many of the struggles I witness come from wounds of low self-worth and forgotten self-belief, the kind that quietly shape how a person sees themselves and what they think they deserve. But I’ve also learned that those same walls can be softened and, eventually, broken down. With compassion, patience, and courage, people begin to see the light within themselves that was never truly gone — only hidden. Watching someone rediscover their strength, reclaim their voice, and learn to love themselves again is one of the most moving experiences I know. It reminds me that healing isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.