Elisa Hernandez, AMFT

I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from Arizona State University with my undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Advanced Studies in Marriage and Family Therapy. My training allows me to take a systemic approach to care, looking not only at what you are experiencing today, but also at the relationships, patterns, and experiences that have shaped who you are.

I am especially passionate about helping individuals and families who are working through difficult experiences, complicated family dynamics, and relationship patterns that can sometimes feel hard to change. Our past experiences can shape how we see ourselves, connect with others, and respond to the world around us. Sometimes we know we want something different, but aren’t quite sure how to get there.

As an EMDR-trained therapist, I enjoy helping clients make sense of experiences that may still be affecting them, whether those experiences are recent or have been part of their story for a long time. Together, we can explore the connections between your past and present while creating greater emotional safety, self-understanding, and the ability to respond differently. I also support families who are navigating disconnection, conflict, changing roles, or patterns that seem difficult to break.

I also work with couples who want to better understand the patterns between them and find healthier ways to connect. My goal is to create space for greater understanding and emotional security, while recognizing that each person brings their own experiences and story into a relationship.

Approach and Values

My approach integrates EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused strategies. I believe therapy should be collaborative and flexible, adapting to who you are rather than asking you to fit into a particular model. I bring an empathetic, curious, and nonjudgmental presence to the therapy space, grounded in authenticity and a touch of humor.

Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin to understand patterns that may have once helped you cope but no longer serve you. My hope is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up as your whole self, without pressure to have everything figured out. Wherever you are starting from, we can work together toward greater understanding, healthier patterns, and meaningful change.

Whenever you feel ready, I am here to walk alongside you.

Licensed in Tennessee, AMFT-3004 and in Arizona, LAMFT-11022. Supervised for licensure by Dr. Emily Oliver, LMFT-1356

Rate: $185/intake and $135/session