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

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 offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy to adults in North Carolina, New York, and New Jersey. I support clients navigating anxiety, intergenerational trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. My work centers BIPOC, Latinx, first-generation, and LGBTQIA+ clients in a safe, inclusive virtual space. My approach integrates Brainspotting, somatic therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support healing in both mind and body. I also work with college students managing academic pressure, cultural expectations, and personal growth. All sessions are held via secure telehealth.

Remote
Speaks English, Spanish
Emergency number not available
Hispanic/LatinxCisgender WomanHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 4:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 1:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 4:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 2:00 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

  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness Training

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$100 — $140per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
  • UMR – North Carolina
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Sliding scale

Payment methods

  • Credit 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

    I am a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner. 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.

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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