ellen hernandez, lcsw
Liscenced Therapist, Mentor, and Coach
I’m a psychotherapist, mentor, and coach based in Hartford, CT, dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate space for healing and growth. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and move toward the life you truly desire. With specialized training, over 25 years of experience, and using a wholehearted approach, I believe deeply in your capacity for transformation. Your journey matters—let’s walk it together.
About Ellen
I've been interested in people's stories for as long as I can remember, and that's a big part of how I work as a therapist. For me, it's about bringing empathy and being real with you, building a connection that helps you reach your full potential. To be able to support you, I've done a lot of training – like EMDR, Body Centered Gestalt, Reiki, Somatic Experience, Compassionate Inquiry, and Heart Intelligence Coaching. I've also walked the Camino de Santiago, one of the most transformative experiences of my life.
My Approach
I believe therapy really needs to happen at your own pace. So, in our sessions, I try to create a space where we can explore and make sense of your feelings, emotions, and those beliefs you hold deep down. I also work with the wisdom of the body and bring in some healing energy to help you find balance, well-being, and clarity. It's about creating a therapeutic experience that gives you insights and empowers you to understand yourself, your patterns, and how to transcend them. Through this, we can work together to make some real changes.
Who I Work With
I work with adults who might be dealing with things like depression, anxiety, confusion, and that feeling of being empty inside. I also work with people struggling with trauma and PTSD. A lot of my clients are caught up in people-pleasing, struggling in relationships, and finding it hard to set boundaries. What we do together is look at how childhood experiences have affected you, work on rewiring those old beliefs, and help you find your own personal power so that you can create the life and relationships you truly want.
talk with ellen
My practice is located in Hartford at the historic Real Artways Building, but I also work with people remotely via Zoom, which means I can connect with you wherever you are! If you're thinking about therapy, please reach out, and we can talk about fees, scheduling, and how I can help. While I don't take insurance directly, many clients with out-of-network benefits can get a lot of their money back (like 60-100%) once they've met their deductible.