Dr. Ariel Hernandez SOS

Dr. Ariel Hernandez SOS With a passion for helping people find their inner strength, Seeds of Strength Counseling specialize

Men are often told to “man up,” “stay strong,” or “just deal with it.” To the men who are fighting the silent battles… j...
06/11/2025

Men are often told to “man up,” “stay strong,” or “just deal with it.” To the men who are fighting the silent battles… just know you’re not alone. There’s strength in facing what’s hard. In talking about what hurts. In asking for help when you need it. For those who were never given the space to feel or to be heard… you are important and valued!

Mental health doesn’t care about gender; anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma… they show up for everyone. You don’t have to suffer in silence.

You can be strong and struggle. You can be tough and talk about what hurts. You’re allowed to be human.

This month, and always, let’s honor the strength in vulnerability. 💪💙

The goal isn’t to stop feeling… it’s to understand your emotions and choose your response with intention. That’s real gr...
06/04/2025

The goal isn’t to stop feeling… it’s to understand your emotions and choose your response with intention. That’s real growth. 🌱

Too often, we find ourselves caught between emotion and logic. The key to emotional intelligence lies in recognizing and...
12/17/2024

Too often, we find ourselves caught between emotion and logic. The key to emotional intelligence lies in recognizing and validating our emotions, while not letting them dictate our actions. By working on this balance, we empower ourselves to make healthier decisions and stay connected to our own well-being.

In my years of practice thus far, this is what I want people to remember: The anxious mind is an instigator. The depress...
06/26/2024

In my years of practice thus far, this is what I want people to remember: The anxious mind is an instigator. The depressive mind is a manipulator. While as humans we have the ability to have gifts of insight and intuition, be careful that you do not believe the lies your mind tells you when you’re at your lowest. Hard times do pass, you matter, you are worthy, you are loved, you are not damaged, you are not alone, people do care… even when you don’t. Change is possible and it’s okay to reach out for help!

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month: So Let’s Talk About It!! In our society, men are often taught to be strong,...
06/22/2024

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month: So Let’s Talk About It!!

In our society, men are often taught to be strong, stoic, and self-reliant. These expectations can make it difficult for men to open up about their mental health struggles. But being human means feeling a range of emotions, and it’s okay to ask for help when you need it.

This Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s break the silence and stigma surrounding men’s mental health. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and talking about it is a sign of strength, not weakness.

It’s time to change the conversation. Here’s how you can support the men in your life:

Create a supportive and safe space, not just by what you say but how you show up! Start the conversation. Educate yourself and break the stigmas. Understand that everyone’s lived experiences are DIFFERENT!

It’s okay not to be okay, and it’s human to need help.

We often inconvenience ourselves or sacrifice our boundaries and values to appease others or to avoid conflict. This lea...
06/15/2024

We often inconvenience ourselves or sacrifice our boundaries and values to appease others or to avoid conflict. This leads to others (intentionally or unintentionally) violating our boundaries which can be very difficult to shake. We may replay the situation in our head, fixating on what we would’ve done differently or dwell on how the person could violate our boundaries and go on as if nothing happened. Know your boundaries, set them. You can be both kind and firm in setting your boundaries, resentments are much harder to live with!

Rocked my new favorite shirt in office yesterday. PSA: Not all therapy/therapists are the same.It’s okay to change thera...
05/23/2024

Rocked my new favorite shirt in office yesterday.

PSA: Not all therapy/therapists are the same.

It’s okay to change therapists if you feel like your needs are not being met, if you feel like it’s not a good fit, or if you feel like there’s not been progress towards your goals. Therapy is a very complex process of healing, having someone you trust and connect with on a deep level is critical!

“Haveyoutrieditthough

Happy International Women’s Day!!    #2024
03/08/2024

Happy International Women’s Day!! #2024

To feel aligned with a purpose gives life so much meaning. I continue to feel deeply grateful and honored to be a part o...
02/13/2024

To feel aligned with a purpose gives life so much meaning. I continue to feel deeply grateful and honored to be a part of sowing Seeds of Strength in my work with clients, students, and communities as a whole. Embracing the importance of mental health goes beyond just self-care; it’s about fostering deeper connections with yourself and others and creating meaning in your life. This includes healing old wounds, creating meaningful changes, setting boundaries, and ultimately feeling connected to a life worth living! I am so thankful to witness this everyday and to be honored with trust by truly remarkable humans.



Here are some blurry photos from an awesome experience! I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to present with some...
01/31/2024

Here are some blurry photos from an awesome experience!
I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to present with some brilliant colleagues in the field of counseling education at the Law and Ethics Conference in New Orleans. This team is very dear to my heart. I can’t wait until the next one!

Full link of presentation at: https://www.engagez.net/HolyCross =conferencecenter—1773055

It can be so difficult to come out of a survival mentality, especially if it’s all you know. It becomes so innate that y...
01/24/2024

It can be so difficult to come out of a survival mentality, especially if it’s all you know. It becomes so innate that you may not even realize you’re in it. That coupled by the beliefs and messages that we “should” be able to survive or get through negative environments, relationships, or events can recreate negative cycles. Being mentally strong isn’t throwing yourself into unhealthy situations to prove your toughness. Your survival is indicative of that… now it’s time to HEAL. 🙏🏽

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Maybe your current situation has you feeling stuck and not knowing how to change your circumstances, we get it, life can be cruel. Sometimes in order to create change we need a shift in our perspective and in what we do. Sometimes we all just need an SOS... a little help. Utilizing comprehensive therapeutic techniques Seeds of Strength is here to help you create the life you want and find the person you want to be.