Trauma & PTSD
Process what happened without letting it continue to control your present.
Luis Fernandez, LCSW · English / Español
Honest therapy for real life.
You do not need the perfect words or a polished version of your story. We start with what is real, make sense of what is happening, and build a practical path forward.
Telehealth across Nevada In-person sessions may be added in the future
Luis Fernandez, LCSWDirect. Compassionate. Evidence-based.
01Individuals & couples
02Veterans & first responders
03Trauma-informed care
04Insurance accepted
You can look fine and still feel stuck
When holding it together is taking everything you have.
Maybe you are functioning at work, showing up for everyone else, and handling what needs to be handled—but internally you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, angry, exhausted, or unable to shut your mind off.
Therapy here is not endless talking without direction. It is a place to be understood, challenged with respect, and equipped with tools that work outside the session.
Areas of focus
Support built around the life you actually live.
Care is tailored to your goals, history, culture, strengths, and the demands you carry every day.
Depression & anxiety
Understand the patterns underneath the symptoms and regain movement.
Stress & emotional regulation
Build practical control over anger, overwhelm, and emotional flooding.
Veterans & demanding careers
Therapy that understands service, responsibility, identity, and transition.
Relationships & couples
Move beyond repeated conflict toward honesty, trust, and stronger connection.
Grief & life transitions
Make room for what changed while finding solid ground for what comes next.
What therapy feels like here
“Calm, thoughtful, and direct—with empathy, structure, and enough challenge to create real movement.”
Evidence-based care without the clinical wall.
I use proven approaches flexibly rather than forcing you into a single method. We may focus on practical skills, trauma processing, core beliefs, emotional connection, or the patterns shaping how you think, feel, and relate.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- EMDR & trauma-focused treatment
- Gottman Method for couples
- Mindfulness & solution-focused work
Luis FernandezLicensed Clinical Social Worker
About Luis
A therapist who will meet you as a person—not a diagnosis.
I am a bilingual licensed clinical social worker who supports adults, teens, and couples through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, identity concerns, relationship struggles, and major life transitions.
My style is genuine, culturally responsive, and goal-oriented. I want you to feel safe enough to be honest and supported enough to do something meaningful with that honesty.
MSWAurora University
LCSWNevada 10311-C
TelehealthAcross Nevada
BilingualEnglish & Spanish
Fees & insurance
Clear options before you begin.
Insurance eligibility and your exact cost depend on your plan and booking platform. Confirm coverage before your first appointment.
Individual session
Couples session
Insurance options may include:
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldCarelonCigna / EvernorthHealth Plan of NevadaOscarOxfordUnitedHealthcare / Optum
Free client resource
Couple Love Map Cards
A private, interactive card experience with more than 2,000 prompts designed to help couples learn more about each other, reconnect, and create better conversations.
Open the Love Map appStart here
Choose the appointment path that fits you.
Each button opens a secure external booking platform where you can review current availability and insurance details.
Rula
Book through Rula
Virtual Nevada appointments with broad insurance options.
View availability HeadwayBook through Headway
Virtual Nevada appointments with insurance options.
View availabilityDirect
Contact Luis directly
Ask about private pay or which booking option fits you best.
luisfernandez.BCBH@gmail.comBefore your first session
Common questions.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. All appointments are currently provided through secure telehealth for clients located in Nevada. In-person sessions are not available right now, but may be added in the future. Stay tuned for updates.
Do you see individuals and couples?
Yes. Individual treatment is available for adults and teens, and couples work uses relationship-focused methods including the Gottman Method.
What happens in the first session?
We will discuss what brought you in, relevant background, what you want to change, and what you need from therapy. It is also your chance to decide whether the approach feels like a good fit.
How do I know what insurance will cover?
Use the Rula or Headway link to enter your insurance information and receive the most current eligibility and cost estimate before scheduling.
You do not have to figure it all out first