Elena Hernandez
Practical support using evidence-based techniques
LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 3 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Coping with life changes
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About Elena
Elena Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches to help people navigate difficult life moments. She draws on clinical experience supporting clients facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, compassion fatigue, and challenges to self-esteem.
Background and approach
Elena emphasizes clients' existing strengths and encourages active steps toward more satisfying daily life. Her background includes work in hospital social work that informed her focus on coping with life changes, illness-related transitions, and end-of-life concerns.
She also attends to caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, first responder concerns, postpartum depression, isolation and loneliness, and questions around life purpose and self-love. Elena aims to collaborate with each person to set practical goals and to build skills that fit their circumstances.
Elena brings three years of formal clinical experience as an LCSW and offers services in English. She accepts international clients and provides care through multiple remote session formats so that people can connect in the way that works best for them.
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Elena commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing techniques to support people who are weighing change or trying to build motivation for healthier habits and recovery from addictive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elena works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She encourages open discussion about progress and adjusts strategies as the work unfolds so treatment aligns with what the client finds most useful.
Online therapy with Elena is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats can make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life or location changes occur.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English