Business Details
Transformative Mental Health Therapy & Leadership Coaching in Tampa
Balanced Living Psychology, founded by Dr. Diego F. Hernandez, Psy.D., serves as a private practice and consulting hub for individuals seeking transformative mental health solutions. With over 25 years of expertise in clinical psychology, trauma research, and human performance optimization, our practice specializes in integrative trauma therapy, executive coaching, and support for high-performing professionals and Special Operations Forces veterans. We prioritize bottom-up therapeutic approaches, focusing on clients' narratives rather than symptom-based diagnoses, while maintaining collaborations with existing therapists for comprehensive care.Our multi-day intensive programs and narrative-driven coaching sessions aim to address complex issues such as moral injury, burnout, and neurodivergence. By blending clinical rigor with performance science, we empower clients to achieve emotional clarity, resilience, and leadership alignment. Operating from Tampa, Florida, our practice extends nationally through tailored programs for medical professionals, executives, and artists requiring specialized mental health support.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Executive Coaching
Integrative Counseling
Veteran Support
Performance Coaching
Neurodivergence Support
Moral Injury Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized experience with high-performing professionals and military veterans
- Our integrative approach combines clinical psychology with human performance science
- We collaborate with existing therapists to provide comprehensive care solutions
- Specialized programs for moral injury, burnout, and neurodivergence exist
- Multi-day intensive therapy sessions available for deeper emotional exploration
Services
Trauma Therapy
Our trauma therapy addresses deep-seated emotional wounds through bottom-up approaches. Designed for veterans and high-achievers, this service integrates clinical psychology with performance science to resolve complex traumas. The program includes 2-3 hour sessions focusing on core life events shaping emotional landscapes.
Executive Coaching
Specialized coaching for professionals facing leadership transitions or performance challenges. Tailored for special operations veterans and high-stakes professionals, sessions focus on identity alignment and emotional congruence through 2-3 hour intensive meetings followed by monthly recalibrations.
Veteran Support
Customized services for Special Operations veterans dealing with trauma, moral injury, and post-service transitions. As a provider for SOF Network and Camaraderie Foundation, we offer intensive programs addressing combat-related psychological challenges and career transition support.
Neurodivergence Support
Specialized support for adults with late-diagnosed neurodivergent profiles including ASD and ADD/ADHD. Our approach helps clients understand and leverage neurodivergent traits through structured narrative therapy sessions focusing on personal and professional development.
Moral Injury Recovery
Focused programs addressing loss of purpose from ethically challenging experiences. Combining trauma research with spiritual and philosophical frameworks, this service helps rebuild personal values and professional identities through intensive, multi-day therapy formats.
People
Dr. Diego F. Hernandez
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
With 25+ years of experience, Dr. Hernandez specializes in trauma therapy and performance psychology for high-achievers. A trauma researcher and human performance consultant, he focuses on veterans and professionals navigating complex emotional challenges.
Questions
What kind of therapy modalities do you use?
We employ integrative approaches combining clinical psychology, trauma therapy, and human performance science tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We do not process insurance directly, but provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement from your provider.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Appointment scheduling considers my travel obligations, with sessions typically available during standard business hours when local.
What is your cancellation policy?
Specific cancellation requirements apply for intensive sessions, with details provided during initial consultation and scheduling.
Do you offer virtual/remote sessions?
Remote sessions may be available depending on client needs and licensing restrictions, with options discussed during intake.
How do you handle crisis situations?
We don't provide emergency care - referrals to appropriate crisis resources are established during initial intake process.
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