Paul Hernandez Jr. LPC.S, LPC

Paul Hernandez Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a board-approved LPC-Supervisor in the state of Texas. As an LPC he is credentialed to provide clinical counseling, and as an LPC-Supervisor he is approved to oversee and mentor other counselors. He is also nationally board certified in Professional Counseling by the American Psychotherapy Association and is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist focused on addressing aggression and anger-related concerns.

With 33 years of professional experience, Paul has delivered a wide range of services including individual mental health counseling, group work, aggression control counseling, addiction treatment, and career counseling. Over two decades he has served as a college administrator supervising counseling and mental health services, and he has worked directly with students and families on both mental health and career issues.

His approach is warm, interactive, and respectful. He draws on client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused methods, and motivational interviewing to create individualized treatment plans. He tailors sessions to each person’s needs, combining practical skill-building with supportive exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Paul’s areas of focus include addictions, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger, self-esteem, career development, stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional concentration areas include aging and geriatric issues, attachment and blended family challenges, chronic pain and illness, first responder concerns, and compassion fatigue.

He seeks to empower people who are ready to pursue change and fuller engagement in life, offering guidance and clinical tools to help clients move toward their goals and potential.