Chana Rivka Hersh, LPC
Therapist in Texas
Chana Rivka Hersh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
- Licensed inTexas
- License19623
- NPI 1952924078
- Experience25+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Chana
Chana Rivka Hersh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She guides people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related struggles. Her approach is warm and practical so people can start making changes they notice in daily life.
She listens first and asks what matters most to each person. Sessions begin with building trust and understanding goals. From there she uses whichever methods suit the person's needs, often drawing on attachment-based ideas and client-centered work to strengthen relationships and sense of self.
Background and approach
Her work spans many issues including eating and sleeping struggles, anger, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also addresses abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and blended family dynamics. She brings 25 years of experience in community and clinical settings to this range of concerns.
Chana trained at Texas State University, earning a Master of Arts in Community Counseling with a focus on individual counseling and marriage and family therapy. Early in her career she supported people with severe and persistent mental illness and later shifted toward helping those affected by abuse and neglect. Her style is collaborative and outcome-focused.
She helps people set clear goals and makes a straightforward plan to reach them. The aim is steady progress so clients can move toward the life they want.
Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 19623 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1952924078 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Chana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chana names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and goal-focused approaches work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotions. Online sessions can help people recognize patterns, repair trust, and build more supported ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance; the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them find their own answers. This approach supports self-awareness and clearer decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and can be used to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood through practical exercises.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences. Together they will try methods that fit and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the work collaborative and goal-oriented.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video makes it easier to read nonverbal cues and hold longer sessions. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a workday break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit into a busy life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and a wide range of related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She begins with listening and building trust, then works collaboratively to set goals. Her style is warm, practical, and guided by what each person needs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 25 years of counseling experience, including work with severe mental illness and later focusing on people affected by abuse and neglect.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Texas LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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