Elaina Hernandez, MSW, LCSW
Introduction
Hi, I’m Elaina, a bilingual (Spanish/English), trauma-informed therapist and first-generation Dominican American. I specialize in working with adults, particularly Latinx and BIPOC women, navigating anxiety, trauma, generational wounds, and family-of-origin challenges. Since I was young, I’ve felt called to create a space where mental health could be talked about openly, especially in communities where it's often stigmatized or silenced. My own experiences and cultural background shape the way I show up in the therapy room, with compassion, cultural humility, and deep respect for your lived experience. My approach is holistic, somatic-informed, and grounded in practices like Brainspotting, IFS-informed therapy, and ACT. I focus on helping you reconnect with yourself, set boundaries without guilt, and heal the parts of you that learned to survive through self-sacrifice or silence. You don’t need to have all the answers to begin just a willingness to be curious. Together, we’ll explore how your past shows up in your present and work toward lasting change that feels empowering and aligned with who you truly are.
Connect
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- Offers free consultation
- Telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments and insurance
Licenses
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LCSW #C011493 (NC)
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LCSW #081507 (NY)
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LCSW #44SC06276500 (NJ)
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
Communities
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LGBTQIA+
Age groups
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Free intro call available
Pay with insurance
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BlueCross and BlueShield
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UMR
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United Healthcare
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United Healthcare Oxford
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Aetna
Pay out-of-pocket
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Self-pay rate $150