About

Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in New York. She is also affiliated with Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), where she completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Substance Use Disorders.

In her clinical work, Dr. Hernandez integrates practical behavioral strategies, skill building & psychoeducation informed by her extensive knowledge of the research literature, with insight-oriented therapy, based on the dynamic needs of her clients. Dr. Hernandez provides ADHD-affirming treatment that aims to empower clients to recognize and celebrate their strengths, while also helping them troubleshoot solutions to common frustrations and reduce the frequency of these negative interactions/situations to lead more fulfilling lives. Committed to diversity and inclusion in clinical research, she advocates for addressing racial health inequities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Hernandez is also active in academic and public-facing service roles in scientific communication via invited lectures for trainees, guest webinars and podcasts, consultations with other clinicians, and active participation in professional societies (e.g., the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders; APSARD). She is also a member of the APSARD US Guidelines for Adult ADHD task force (https://apsard.org/us-guidelines-for-adults-with-adhd/), providing expertise in the screening and diagnosis of ADHD and co-occurring substance use.