Clarity and courage when the system collapses.
I guide individuals and organizations through burnout, moral injury, and the hidden trauma of broken work systems.
Meet Heather Hernandez, MSW
I’m a clinical social worker and trauma-informed organizational consultant with over 20 years of experience. I help values-driven teams and leaders rebuild capacity, trust, and stability after workplace collapse or chronic stress.
Through the Steadywork Method, I guide transformation that’s both relational and operational—so people can do their best work without losing themselves.
The Steadywork Method
A trauma-informed approach that helps organizations move from chaos to coherence—without losing people in the process. Grounded in clarity, steadiness, and systems repair.
Organizational Attunement
Understand inherited patterns, stress loops, and blind spots.
Capacity Before Performance
Prioritize stability and workload so people can function sustainably.
Communication as a Health Indicator
Build systems that reduce reactivity and clarify information flow.
Leadership That Doesn’t Harm
Support leaders in showing up with steadiness and systemic awareness.
How We Can Work Together
Whether you're navigating personal burnout or leading a mission-driven team through collapse, there's a place for you to begin.
Vocational Realignment Session
Support for values-driven individuals at turning points in their work and purpose.
What’s Included:
90-minute live session (Zoom)
Pattern mapping + collapse curve assessment
Identification of systemic, lineage, and nervous system themes
Clear articulation of what’s ending—and what’s next
Written clarity brief (1–2 pages)
Best for:
Leaders, helpers, academics, and mission-driven people navigating overwhelm or inner turning points.
Organizational Trauma Assessment + Culture Repair Roadmap
A trauma-informed diagnostic and roadmap for restoring team capacity and trust.
What’s Included:
Confidential leadership interviews
Anonymous staff survey
Collapse Curve + trauma assessment
Pattern mapping across roles and power levels
Culture Repair Roadmap (PDF) with actionable steps
60-minute leadership debrief
Best for:
Nonprofits, public-sector teams, county agencies, and mission-driven orgs navigating systemic breakdown.
Ready to rebuild from steadiness?
Let’s begin with a conversation. You don’t have to lead through collapse alone.