Ismarie Fernandez LCSW

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Substance Use, Personality Disorders, CBT, DBT, EMDR

Ismarie Fernandez is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Puerto Rico in 2019. With more than six years of experience, Ismarie has provided individual and group therapy to adults and older adults across diverse clinical settings. She has extensive experience supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, substance use, personality disorders, trauma, and life stressors while helping them develop healthier coping strategies and achieve greater emotional well-being.

Ismarie believes that every individual deserves compassionate, personalized care. She begins by building a strong therapeutic relationship and developing treatment plans tailored to each client's unique goals and needs. Her collaborative, culturally responsive approach creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

Ismarie utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use, and personality disorders. Her goal is to help clients strengthen emotional resilience, improve daily functioning, develop effective coping skills, and make meaningful lifestyle changes that lead to a more balanced, fulfilling life.