Profile / United States
Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S
Texas
LPC in Texas - anxiety and addiction work
See online therapy options- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions and anger
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Paul
Paul Hernandez Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 33 years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, career and work issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and problems with sleep and eating.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches he uses to identify thinking patterns and test different responses. He also draws on client-centered methods and emotionally-focused work to attend to feelings and interaction patterns.
Paul has long experience in higher education administration where he supervised counseling and mental health services. That background informs his work with people navigating career and school-related stress. He has also provided group counseling, aggression control counseling, and addiction-focused counseling over many years.
Sessions often include setting clear goals, practicing new skills between meetings, and checking progress in concrete ways. He uses motivational interviewing techniques when people are weighing change or facing resistance. His approach aims to be practical and task-focused rather than abstract.
People who contact him typically want help making specific changes such as reducing anxiety, managing anger, improving communication, or addressing addictive behavior. He asks about immediate concerns, current routines, and barriers to change so sessions are focused and actionable.
How his approaches translate to online work
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that maintain problems such as anxiety, anger, and addictive behavior. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps - tracking thoughts, testing new responses, and practicing skills between meetings.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can clarify goals and make choices. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to notice and work with emotional responses that affect relationships and closeness. Each approach addresses different parts of a problem: thoughts and actions, personal meaning, and emotional connection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean focusing on CBT skills for a while or combining methods across sessions.
Confirm the current online session options before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day, having shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. These factors can make it easier to keep regular sessions and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He works with anxiety, stress, addictions, anger, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and related problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then helps clients try alternative responses and practice them between sessions.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 33 years of experience in counseling, including work in mental health counseling, group counseling, aggression control, addiction counseling, and career counseling.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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