Hannah Padilla, LPC

Hannah Padilla is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings four years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M International University and a Master of Forensic Psychology from the University of Houston, and she uses that training to inform a thoughtful, evidence-aware approach to therapy.

Hannah has specialized experience in trauma treatment and has worked with people who have endured sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, and neglect. She also treats a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, anger, and challenges with boundaries and emotional regulation. Her background includes training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, among other modalities, allowing her to tailor interventions to each personâs needs.

Her therapeutic stance is warm and person-centered, built on respect and empathy, while also offering gentle challenge to support growth. Hannah often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and reframe automatic or unhelpful thoughts and to learn practical skills that improve day-to-day functioning. In initial sessions she collaborates with clients to set clear goals and create a roadmap for treatment, combining validation with skill-building so clients can address immediate concerns and foster longer term change.

Throughout treatment Hannah emphasizes practical tools, skill development, and a strengths-based perspective, with the aim of helping people gain greater mastery over symptoms and move toward the life changes they want to see.

Approaches and Online Support for Everyday Challenges

Hannah integrates client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person's values and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and can be particularly helpful for exploring identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, another core part of her work, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving - a practical method often used for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and emotional regulation skills, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping with stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hannah works collaboratively with each person to consider symptoms, goals, and preferences and then tailors a mix of strategies that best fit their needs. The plan can evolve over time as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that collaborative work. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation that resembles an in-person session, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins, ongoing support, and scheduling flexibility. These formats can make it easier to access consistent care and to use therapeutic tools in the context of everyday life.