Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S, LPC

Paul Hernandez Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with more than three decades of experience. He uses a straightforward style and aims to help people steady their thinking and manage strong emotions. He writes and speaks plainly so parents can understand next steps and feel comfortable seeking help.

Paul draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. He combines that with client-centered listening so people feel heard while learning practical tools. Motivational interviewing and emotionally-focused ideas also shape his work when motivation or relationship feelings matter.

He has longstanding experience in addiction counseling, anger and aggression control, and career and education-related concerns. Paul has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, ADHD, and sleep or eating struggles. He also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver fatigue, blended family matters, and major life changes.

Much of his background comes from roles in higher education where he supervised counseling services and provided one-on-one and group counseling. That work sharpened his approach to coaching, career conversations, and crisis-related concerns like disaster response and first responder stress.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals, short-term strategies, and steady progress. He helps people set small, workable steps and checks in on what changed between meetings. Paul works to balance practical problem solving with respect and warmth in each conversation.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Paul commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits, which can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and support recovery from substance use. Client-centered methods focus on listening and building rapport so clients feel understood while they work through issues.

He also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help people identify and name emotions that get in the way of relationships and intimacy. These approaches are practical and can be adapted to remote work, with the therapist and client deciding together which methods fit best. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose an approach that matches goals, needs, and personal style rather than imposing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a check-in needs to fit a short break. Chat or messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options give flexibility for scheduling and for matching the way a client prefers to engage in therapy.