Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S, LPC

Paul Hernandez Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a board-approved LPC-Supervisor practicing in Texas, bringing 33 years of experience to his clinical work. As an LPC he holds a credential that qualifies him to provide professional counseling, and as an LPC-Supervisor he is approved to mentor and oversee other counselors. He is also board certified in Professional Counseling by the American Psychotherapy Association and has training as a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, which informs his work with aggression and addiction-related concerns.

Paul combines warm, interactive rapport with practical interventions derived from cognitive-behavioral and humanistic traditions, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person he meets. Over more than two decades he has supervised counseling and mental health service departments in a college setting, and he has provided individual and group counseling, aggression control counseling, addiction counseling, and career guidance to students and families.

He works with a broad range of issues including addictions, parenting and family conflicts, anger, self-esteem, career and stress concerns, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and coaching for life transitions. Paul frames therapy as a collaborative effort aimed at helping people identify goals, build coping skills, and move toward greater functioning and satisfaction in daily life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Counseling

Paul Hernandez Jr. draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the work - this approach is helpful for building trust, exploring values, and addressing relationship or self-esteem concerns. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood-related symptoms. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is applied when relational distress or attachment issues are central, helping partners or family members understand emotional patterns and strengthen connection.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Paul works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. He adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographical limitations, or mobility concerns. These options allow clients to access a licensed professional from home, coordinate therapy around work or family commitments, and continue care during life transitions without compromising continuity of treatment.