- Men's wellbeing focus
- Skills-based approach
- Substance use experience
About Eilene
Eilene Hernandez, LCSW, helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, career worries, relationship struggles, and major life changes. She works with adults who are coping with substance use concerns alongside mental health challenges. Her approach is practical and straightforward so people can start making changes quickly.
She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building confidence. Eilene emphasizes small, doable steps that lead to better coping and clearer direction.
Her clinical style draws on several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about change.
With eight years of clinical experience and a background in counseling, substance abuse, and mental health, she brings both practical skill and real-world understanding. Eilene practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
She welcomes conversations about concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and isolation. The goal is to help each person find clearer answers and more stable footing in everyday life.
How Eilene’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and understood; it helps people clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical exercises for changing unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication, useful for people who struggle with mood swings or impulsivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Eilene will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs and goals. She tailors sessions based on what the client prefers and what produces practical progress over time.
Confirm the current online session options before booking to learn which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, travel, and caregiving schedules. Others appreciate being able to use phone calls when bandwidth or camera use is limited, or a shorter check-in when time is tight. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and apply them to everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Eilene commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include substance use, abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, isolation, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize skills, small steps, and clear goals so clients can apply what they learn to daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in counseling, substance abuse, and mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin sessions with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.