- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Eilene
Eilene Hernandez, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, career difficulties, depression, and life changes. Her work also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, substance use struggles, isolation, and communication problems.
She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. Sessions center on what a person is dealing with now and what practical steps feel possible. Eilene uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to build skills for coping and managing difficult feelings. She also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that keep problems repeating.
In early meetings she listens for strengths and immediate concerns. Then she and the client set short-term goals and check how tools are working. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing changes or finding it hard to stay on track.
Eilene has worked in counseling, substance use, and mental health settings since 2007 and moved into clinical practice eight years ago. That background shapes how she thinks about relapse, loss, and long-standing patterns rather than treating single symptoms alone.
Sessions are conversational and practical. People can expect focused skill practice, reflections about relationship patterns, and direct problem solving to help with daily stressors and longer-term goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters to them and notice their own strengths. It helps when someone needs acceptance and steady support while sorting through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, stress, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling difficult interactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Eilene will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, symptoms, and what feels manageable. That process can shift over time as needs change and progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, remove travel time, and allow sessions from wherever someone has quieter surroundings. It also lets therapists use worksheets, guided exercises, and skill coaching during the session to practice CBT and DBT tools in real time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her general therapy style?
She focuses on practical steps and skill building while also exploring patterns in relationships and behavior. Sessions are conversational and goal oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical practice as a licensed social worker and has worked in counseling and substance use settings since 2007.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.