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Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S

Therapist · Texas

Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S

Calm, practical support for changing thoughts and habits

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  • Practical habit change
  • Focus on thoughts
  • Career and stress

About Paul

Paul Hernandez Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people cope. He brings a direct, warm style to sessions and works to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and addiction. Paul emphasizes practical steps people can use between meetings to change patterns and feel more in control.

Over three decades of counseling experience shape his approach. He has spent many years providing individual and group counseling, aggression control work, addiction counseling, and career guidance. He also serves as an LPC-Supervisor in Texas and has experience supervising college counseling and mental health departments.

In sessions he blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational strategies. That means he listens first, then helps identify unhelpful thoughts and small habits to change. He uses collaborative planning so goals are clear and doable, like improving sleep, managing anger, or changing daily routines that feed anxiety.

Paul has worked with people facing grief, trauma, parenting strain, and career transitions. He also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver fatigue, and first responder stress. He frames work as step-by-step progress rather than sudden fixes.

His tone is respectful and direct. He invites people who are ready to make change to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule from there. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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

How therapeutic approaches guide remote care

Client-centered work puts the person’s experience first and starts with careful listening and respect. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, clarifies what matters most, and shapes goals around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and small behaviors to change. It is practical and often used for anxiety, stress, sleep, eating, and everyday habits that maintain problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. Together they decide which ideas to practice between sessions and how to adjust the plan over time.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when that suits the schedule, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online meetings to work on thought patterns, coping skills, and habit changes in ways that fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleep or eating concerns.

How would sessions feel in terms of approach and style?

Expect a warm, interactive style that starts with listening and then moves to practical steps. He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and motivational techniques.

What is his background and experience?

He has 33 years of experience in counseling, including individual and group work, aggression control, addiction counseling, and career counseling, plus supervisory roles in college mental health services.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds the LPC credential and is an LPC-Supervisor in Texas, working under the Texas LPC designation.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin the process?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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