- Trust-based approach
- Practical coping skills
- Values-informed care
About Susana
Susana (Susie) Hernandez is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She helps adults and teens who feel stuck by focusing first on building trust in the counseling relationship. Susie aims to help people find a stronger sense of identity and belonging so daily life feels steadier.
She uses straightforward talk and practical tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and big life changes. Sessions often include looking at patterns in relationships, improving communication, and strengthening coping skills for parenting and career challenges. Susie also brings attention to spiritual or faith values when clients want that included in their care.
Her approach values connection and safety in the room. She draws from several established methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These tools are used to help people manage strong emotions, improve relationships, and make changes that fit their lives.
Susie has five years of experience as an LPC working with a wide range of concerns like grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, codependency, and caregiver stress. She keeps sessions focused and practical while encouraging deeper self-understanding.
Outside of counseling, Susie spends time with family at the park or gym and enjoys cooking. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping clients build skills and clearer direction for everyday life.
She uses straightforward talk and practical tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and big life changes. Sessions often include looking at patterns in relationships, improving communication, and strengthening coping skills for parenting and career challenges. Susie also brings attention to spiritual or faith values when clients want that included in their care.
Her approach values connection and safety in the room. She draws from several established methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These tools are used to help people manage strong emotions, improve relationships, and make changes that fit their lives.
Susie has five years of experience as an LPC working with a wide range of concerns like grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, codependency, and caregiver stress. She keeps sessions focused and practical while encouraging deeper self-understanding.
Outside of counseling, Susie spends time with family at the park or gym and enjoys cooking. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping clients build skills and clearer direction for everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making life changes when worry gets in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is helpful for depression, anxiety, and managing unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections; it can help with intimacy issues, communication problems, and building more stable relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susie collaborates with each person to pick or blend methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay practical and relevant to everyday life.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can offer structured skill-building, emotional support, and communication coaching in remote sessions, while working with clients to set goals that can be practiced between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Susie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, and related problems such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Susie focuses on building trust first and then uses practical tools. Sessions blend relational work with skills for handling emotions and communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with adults and teens on a range of life and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English, so people living outside the U.S. may be able to connect.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with Susie?
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