About Us

About Inner Immersion

Inner Immersion is a groundbreaking behavioral health tool designed to revolutionize mental health care. We empower mental health professionals and institutions to achieve their core goal of improving clients’ well-being by identifying and addressing the underlying causes of their challenges.

Inner Immersion was founded by Jose Hernandez, an artist, international speaker, and visionary whose life was profoundly changed by a near-death experience in 2000. A former electrical engineer and self-described atheist, Jose’s encounter with death, grueling recovery and search for integration through mental health, led to deep insights, a transformative understanding of life’s challenges, and a profound appreciation for the intrinsic value of each human experience.

Inner Immersion represents the culmination of the founder’s journey of integration and purpose. It was developed to offer individuals the opportunity to discover their own paths to healing and transformation through a program that emphasizes the value of life within the context of the continuity of consciousness.

Introduction

At Inner Immersion, we provide a transformative path to self-discovery and healing. Our innovative approach combines evidence-based practices with a holistic methodology, guiding participants through group and one-on-one sessions to connect with their inner selves at their own pace.

By creating a safe space for deep self-exploration, we enable individuals to uncover the root causes of their challenges, recognize their core strengths, and foster sustainable wholeness and well-being, addressing the source, rather than the symptom of the issue.

The Problem

The mental health landscape faces a dual crisis:

Escalating Mental Health Needs: Communities are experiencing a sharp rise in mental health challenges, putting immense pressure on the healthcare system.
Provider Burnout: Mental health professionals are struggling to meet the increasing demand, leading to burnout and reduced effectiveness

This dual-pronged issue calls for an innovative solution that can address both the needs of individuals seeking help and the challenges faced by mental health providers.

A Potent Solution

Inner Immersion offers a powerful and efficient solution to these pressing challenges:

For Individuals: Our program provides a safe, supportive environment for participants to explore their inner selves, identify root causes of their issues, and develop resilience and purpose.
For Mental Health Professionals: Inner Immersion empowers therapists with an effective tool to efficiently address multiple cases simultaneously, achieving significant breakthroughs in identifying underlying issues and catalyzing transformative change in just one or two sessions.

By streamlining the therapeutic process and rapidly building genuine rapport, Inner Immersion enables professionals to deliver targeted support and serve more individuals with greater effectiveness

Vision

To revolutionize mental health care by addressing subconscious issues that adversely shape behavior and life outcomes, ultimately improving quality of life for underserved populations and revitalizing mental health professionals

Mission

To empower mental health professionals, healthcare organizations, institutions, and governments with an innovative, holistic behavioral health tool that gently and accurately identifies core challenges and formative experiences

Values

● Accessibility
● Self-compassion
● Autonomy and accountability
● Connection with purpose
● Client-centered approach
● Empowering diversity
● Cultural competence

Inner Immersion is not just a tool; it’s a transformative journey that unlocks the hidden potential within each of us. By gently guiding individuals to explore their inner landscapes, we empower them to rewrite their stories, heal from within, and embrace a life of purpose and authenticity. Our mission is to revolutionize mental health care, one soul at a time, creating a ripple effect of healing that extends far beyond the individual to touch entire communities.”

Anastasia Hernandez

Co-Founder, Inner Immersion

The Inner Immersion approach

Inner Immersion offers a unique and powerful method for personal transformation and healing. By combining art-based and narrative techniques, our approach gently accesses the subconscious mind, facilitating profound breakthroughs and empowering participants to reconnect with their authentic selves.

Our approach is rooted in two key psychological theories

Carl Rogers' Theory of Unconditional Positive Regard: We create a safe, non-judgmental environment where participants feel fully accepted and valued. This unconditional positive regard allows individuals to explore their inner selves without fear, promoting self-acceptance and personal growth.
Empowerment Theory: Inner Immersion actively involves participants in their own healing process, fostering a sense of control and self-efficacy. By recognizing and building upon individuals' strengths and resources, we enable them to become active agents in their own transformation.

What truly sets Inner Immersion apart is its dual impact

For Participants: We offer a path to wholeness and liberation, dissolving barriers that often impede healing and unlocking innate potential for growth and transformation.
For Therapists: We provide a fulfilling, effective, and innovative way of working, helping professionals reconnect with their purpose and enhance their practice.

Rapidly build rapport & uncover core issues through interactive experiences

Get to the Root Cause: By gently accessing the subconscious mind, we quickly uncover the underlying factors contributing to an individual's challenges.
Build Trust: Our safe, supportive environment fosters rapid trust-building between participants and facilitators.
Achieve Significant Breakthroughs: Through our unique combination of techniques, we catalyze transformative change in just one or two sessions of the program.

Areas of Focus

Integrating Past Experiences for Resilient Futures: Inner Immersion effectively addresses and supports:

Our Impact

The Inner Immersion method demonstrates remarkable effectiveness across five key areas of wellbeing, showing significant positive shifts in participants’ lives:

Healing from Adverse Experiences

Key transformations: From trauma to understanding, confidence, and forgiveness

Mental Health Improvement

Shifts from depression and fragmented self-image to wholeness and self-regard Notable improvements in clarity, direction, and emotional balance

Emotional Wellbeing

Transformation from repression/suppression to contentedness and resilience Development of healthy emotional regulation and balanced responses

Spiritual Connection

Movement from resignation to empowerment Increased spiritual receptivity and grounding

Relational Health

Shifts from disconnection to belonging and cultural integration Enhanced self-attunement and community connection

Our Founders

Meet The Leaders at Inner Immersion

Inner Immersion is led, designed and managed by a diverse group of individuals driven by a common mission – to deliver the best mental healthcare to anyone who needs it.