Elena Hernandez, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 3 years in practice

Elena Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help people manage stress and anxiety.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW17178 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1538860788 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Elena

Elena Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. She draws on simple, evidence-based approaches to make therapy feel doable. Elena speaks English and offers sessions online for people in Florida and beyond.

Elena worked for several years as a hospital social worker. That experience shaped how she helps people cope with grief, life changes, and illness. She also supports people facing depression, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps clients identify what is getting in the way, set small goals, and try concrete steps between sessions. Sessions are focused on real-world change rather than long explanations.

Elena often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to strengthen motivation for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to map practical next steps. These methods pair well with work on addictions, postpartum depression, and caregiver stress.

Clients can expect a calm, matter-of-fact approach that respects their pace. Elena aims to help people find clearer direction and more manageable routines. She supports those seeking a steadier sense of self and purpose.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Elena names

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Online support

How Elena’s Approaches Work Online

Elena often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so clients can try new behaviors and track what helps.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. This approach relies on open conversation to clarify values and boost motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving self-care.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elena collaborates with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. She will adjust strategies when something isn’t helping and focus on practical next steps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and exercises, while phone sessions can fit a shorter break at work or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, mood tracking, and brief problem-solving between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and caregiving demands.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Elena commonly help with?

She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like caregiver stress and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Elena uses practical, goal-focused methods that move toward small, doable changes. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and collaboration rather than long lectures.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience as a therapist and previously worked several years as a hospital social worker.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services for people in that region and beyond.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin work with her?

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