- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Recovery support
About Eilene
Eilene Hernandez, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career challenges, depression, and major life changes. She meets adults who are ready to talk about what feels stuck and to find practical ways forward. Her approach aims to make the first step feel doable and less scary.
She draws on eight years of clinical experience in counseling and substance use work. Eilene uses a mix of approaches including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic thinking. In sessions she focuses on what you want to change and on clear, manageable steps.
Conversations cover patterns that keep problems going, skills for handling strong emotions, and choices that support recovery from alcohol or substance concerns when they arise. She helps people spot strengths they already have and build confidence to handle life’s demands.
Eilene emphasizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be spoken honestly. She encourages practical experiments between sessions so progress can be tested in everyday life. The tone is direct but compassionate, aimed at steady, realistic change.
People often work on communication problems, codependency, guilt and shame, or isolation. She also supports those managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and age-related concerns. For anyone unsure where to begin, she helps set clear goals and plans to reach them.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. It helps people feel heard and decide their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers strategies for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through skills like distress tolerance and emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.
Confirm the session formats before booking because they are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoiding the need to be on camera. It also lets therapeutic techniques like skill practice, mood tracking, and homework be integrated into daily routines more readily. Ask about the available formats when you begin so you can pick what fits your life and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Eilene help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include addiction, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, focusing on practical steps and client goals. Sessions mix supportive listening with skills practice and clear action plans.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in counseling, substance use, and mental health settings. That background informs work with mood, relationship, and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Verify how sessions are offered when you schedule.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact pricing during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.