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Abel Fernandez

LCSW · California · Online sessions

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About Abel Fernandez

I am licensed in California with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Abel Fernandez is serving from:

California

Years in practice

30 years

NPI number

  • 1336281948

License Details

CA LCSW 11015

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