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Eilene Hernandez

Thoughtful, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW New York

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Eilene

Eilene Hernandez, LCSW, brings eight years of clinical practice focused on supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, career transitions, depression, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, psychodynamic approaches, and client-centered care to help clients clarify goals and build practical skills. Her work emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions, identify strengths, and craft concrete coping strategies.

Eilene has experience addressing a broad range of concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, substance use, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and family conflict. She encourages thoughtful self-reflection paired with action-oriented steps, aiming to increase confidence and hope as clients navigate change.

Based in New York, Eilene focuses on collaboration and respect, helping people develop sustainable tools for everyday challenges and long-term growth.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy useful for learning to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more constructive patterns; CBT often emphasizes practical exercises and skills that can be practiced between sessions to address anxiety, low mood, and stress. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals guide the work, helping people build self-awareness and confidence. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily realities with each client to determine which methods to prioritize and will adapt techniques as progress is made. That ongoing conversation helps ensure the work feels relevant and doable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows sessions to fit into busy schedules and different comfort levels with communication. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency, practice skills between meetings, and access care from home or work while continuing to pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Eilene commonly help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related issues like caregiver stress, substance use, chronic illness, and family conflict.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends client-centered care with practical, evidence-informed techniques such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic work, and solution-focused elements to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in counseling, substance abuse, and mental health settings with adult clients.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 097671; her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English