- Guilt and shame
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Eilene
Eilene Hernandez, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns such as guilt and shame, abandonment, addiction, and caregiver stress.
Eilene takes a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. She helps people describe what they are feeling and name the problems that keep coming up. Conversations focus on practical steps and on noticing patterns that maintain distress. She uses questions, reflective listening, and clear feedback rather than long lectures.
Her work draws on several common therapeutic methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are applied for emotion regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what really matters to them when making change feels difficult.
Eilene also integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Sessions can include problem-solving, skill practice, and talking through difficult emotions related to family, faith, or personal choices. She notes factors like chronic illness, caregiving burdens, and isolation when they affect daily life.
Her style aims to be direct and respectful. She encourages small, doable steps and checks in about what is working. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to outline goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what people say so they feel understood. This approach helps when someone needs to sort through shame, grief, or hard decisions by talking things out and seeing patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. CBT can help when guilt keeps replaying in the mind by testing beliefs and practicing alternative actions.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit their situation. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use therapies like CBT and DBT skills practice in their usual surroundings, which can make learning new habits more practical. Licensed professionals tailor pace and homework to what a person can manage between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and career issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, addiction, caregiver stress, and loneliness.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based tools to help name and track those feelings. Techniques from CBT and DBT are used to notice thoughts and practice different responses.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical practice in counseling, substance use, and mental health settings. Her work has included adults facing mental illness and addiction-related concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with that credential in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.