Elaina Hernandez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Elaina Hernandez

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 5 days ago
15 years in practice

Latina, 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, Latine, first-generation, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering a safe, inclusive space for healing and growth. I integrate Brainspotting, somatic informed 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.

Remote
Speaks English, Spanish
Emergency number not available
Hispanic/LatinxCisgender WomanHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally
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Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat
closed

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

  • Brainspotting
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • 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 – New York
  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – New Jersey
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Optum – New York
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Optum – New Jersey
  • Oscar – New York
  • Oscar – New Jersey
  • Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
  • UHC – New York
  • UMR – North Carolina
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Sliding scale
  • 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.

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