About Mary
Mary Hernandez's passion is empowering women to achieve the level of self-awareness necessary to fulfill their dreams, find true love, and discover their purpose.
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She holds degrees in Social Work and Psychology from California State University, Fresno, and a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA. For almost three decades, Mary has advocated for the needs of abused and neglected children and youth within the largest child protective services agency in the nation.
​As a Professional Certified Life Coach, she provides coaching for clients of all faiths and spiritual backgrounds, through individual sessions and in group settings.
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Having embarked on her own six-year journey of healing from childhood and adult trauma, Mary is able to show genuine empathy and compassion for her clients, as they begin their transformation into the fearless women they were created to be.
Redeemed by Grace
Mary J. Hernandez has spent nearly three decades advocating for abused and neglected children while leading women’s groups and retreats focused on healing, self-awareness, and personal transformation.
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Coming soon, Mary's debut memoir, Awakening the Wounded Heart: The Roots of Brokenness, begins the Redeemed by Grace trilogy. Through an honest and hope-filled journey of brokenness, grace, and redemption, she invites readers to discover that healing is possible, freedom is within reach, and the authentic love they've been searching for begins with the courage to awaken the wounded heart.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
Currently, as the founder of Beauty for Ashes Spiritual Healing and Life Coaching, I have helped countless women break free from the bondage of past trauma and abuse, as they step into a life filled with peace, joy, and purpose. I am able to provide a unique balance of self-awareness and spiritual guidance, while empowering my clients as they identify areas of woundedness in their own lives, as well as the triggers that constantly hinder their relationships.
LOVE ADDICTION
Love addiction causes a person to become consumed in the pursuit of love, romance, or fantasy, usually at any cost. Some women find themselves repeating toxic patterns with multiple partners or feel stuck in an unfulfilling or abuse relationship. Determine if you may be struggling with love addiction today.