Elaina Hernandez
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Latinx, first-gen Dominican-American bilingual therapist practicing from an inclusive, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed lens. Licensed in NC, NY & NJ.
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive virtual therapy for adults in North Carolina, New York, and New Jersey. I specialize in supporting clients navigating anxiety, intergenerational trauma, identity exploration, and major life transitions. My practice centers BIPOC, Latinx, first-generation, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering a safe, inclusive space for healing and growth. I integrate Brainspotting, somatic therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients process trauma at a deeper level—working with both the mind and body for lasting change. I also support college students and high-achieving professionals who are learning to balance cultural expectations, self-care, and personal fulfillment. All sessions are held securely via telehealth, making therapy accessible wherever you are.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – New Jersey
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Aetna – New York
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – New Jersey
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – New York
- Optum – New York
- Optum – New Jersey
- Optum – North Carolina
- Oscar – New York
- Oscar – New Jersey
- Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
- UHC – New York
- UMR – North Carolina
- United HealthCare – North Carolina
- Sliding scale
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
NC Social Work board
C011493, North Carolina
LCSW
NY Office of the Professions
801507, New York
LCSW
NJ Social Work Examiners Board
44SC06276500, New Jersey
Certificates
Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Brainspotting, LLC
Brainspotting is a focused, brain-body based therapy that helps access and process trauma, emotional blocks, and deeply held experiences that may be difficult to reach through traditional talk therapy. This method supports healing by working with the brain's natural ability to reorganize and release unprocessed trauma, anxiety, and stress.
IFS Level I Trained
IFS Institute
Completed Level 1 training through the IFS Institute. IFS is an evidence-based, experiential model that helps clients explore and heal the different “parts” of themselves with compassion and curiosity. This approach supports trauma healing, emotional regulation, and self-leadership by fostering deeper connection between mind and body.
Education
Fordham University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2010
MSW concentration in Clinical Social Work, which provided a strong foundation in direct mental health practice across diverse population.