Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S , LPC

Paul Hernandez Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 33 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. He is a board-approved LPC-Supervisor - which means he is approved to supervise other counselors - and he also holds board certification in Professional Counseling from the American Psychotherapy Association. Over his career he has provided individual and group mental health counseling, aggression control counseling, drug and addiction counseling, and career counseling, and he is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist who focuses on helping people address aggressive behaviors.

In addition to his clinical work, Paul has served as a college administrator for more than two decades, supervising counseling and mental health service departments and offering career and mental health support to students and their families. His therapeutic style is described as warm and interactive; he emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique circumstances. He integrates cognitive-behavioral methods with humanistic and addiction-focused techniques to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career challenges, and coping with life changes.

Paul approaches therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people build practical skills, improve relationships, and work toward their goals. He encourages those ready to make changes to take the first step and offers guidance and support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Paul uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where a person’s perspective and goals guide the work - this approach helps with issues related to relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions by emphasizing empathy and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and anger and build practical coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is used when ambivalence stands in the way of change - it focuses on exploring personal motivation and strengthening commitment to goals, which is especially useful for addictions and behavioral changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Paul works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. He aims to tailor strategies so they resonate with the individual and support lasting change.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, multiple ways to communicate, and continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, helping people stay engaged with therapy on terms that work for them.