Eilene Hernandez, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker for adult mental health
- CBT and DBT informed
- Client-centered focus
- Trauma and addiction experience
About Eilene Hernandez
Eilene Hernandez, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings years of experience in counseling, substance abuse, and mental health to her clinical practice in New York. She has accumulated eight years of clinical experience working with adults who face mental illness, alcohol and substance use concerns, and major life transitions. Her work draws on evidence-informed methods including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychotherapy, and harm reduction to tailor care to each person's needs.
Hernandez addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, substance addiction, feelings of emptiness, family conflict, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. In session she emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore thoughts and emotions, identify strengths, and build confidence and hope. Her approach blends practical skills with empathic support to help clients navigate both everyday struggles and deeper patterns that affect wellbeing.
Hernandez addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, substance addiction, feelings of emptiness, family conflict, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. In session she emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore thoughts and emotions, identify strengths, and build confidence and hope. Her approach blends practical skills with empathic support to help clients navigate both everyday struggles and deeper patterns that affect wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Eilene Hernandez have?
She has 8 years of clinical experience.
Is Eilene Hernandez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and is licensed in New York - NY LCSW 097671.
In which languages does Eilene Hernandez provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Eilene Hernandez located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Eilene Hernandez as my therapist?
Prospective clients can work with Eilene Hernandez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Eilene Hernandez work with international clients?
Eilene Hernandez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Eilene Hernandez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, use the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match applicants with the therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with a Licensed Social Worker
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual as the expert on their own life and emphasizes empathic listening, respect, and collaboration; it helps people gain insight, build self-compassion, and make choices aligned with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change techniques to improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for impulsivity, relationship challenges, and intense emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hernandez works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit each person's situation. Sessions can blend techniques as appropriate to address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and therapists can also support clients via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, access support from different locations, and maintain ongoing contact with licensed professionals when schedules or mobility make in-person visits difficult.