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Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S

Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S

Texas

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In their wordsExperienced counselor focused on practical change

Key details

License
LPC, Texas / 16110
NPI
1912503020
Experience
33 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Addiction support
  • Anger and grief

About Paul

Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas who offers steady, practical support for people facing life stressors. He focuses on real problems like anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, relationship strain, and coping with major life changes. He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

Paul brings decades of counseling experience to each session. Over more than 33 years in the field he has provided individual and group counseling, addiction support, aggression control work, and career counseling. He has also supervised counseling programs in higher education settings for many years as a college administrator.

His style is warm and interactive. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with the client guiding what to address. Paul adapts the conversation and plan to fit each person's situation, pace, and strengths.

Therapeutic tools include client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, and motivational interviewing. These approaches are used to help people change unhelpful thinking, improve relationships, manage anger, and rebuild routines after loss or disruption.

People who want a practical partner in making changes may find his approach helpful. He encourages steady progress and supports steps toward clearer goals, healthier habits, and renewed purpose.

To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they choose to move forward.

How Pauls Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to identify what matters most and build momentum toward change. It helps people who need a supportive space to sort feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions in relationships so they can respond differently and improve connection and communication.

Figuring out the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match what the person wants to accomplish. If something isnt working, adjustments are made together until a better fit is found.

Session formats are not listed in the biographical summary, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone choose a session style that matches their energy level for the day, such as focusing on skills practice or processing a difficult event. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, aim to adapt sessions to the clients goals and routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

33+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He helps people with anxiety, stress, addictions, anger, grief, relationship and family conflicts, career issues, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is warm and interactive. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each persons goals using practical techniques.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He has over 33 years of counseling experience including individual and group work, aggression control counseling, addiction support, and career counseling, plus many years supervising counseling services in higher education.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are offered.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I get started?

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