- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Trauma recovery
About Chana
Chana Rivka Hersh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on common young-adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, identity and career questions, and major life changes.
She begins by listening. Early sessions focus on understanding what the person wants and what feels most urgent. Hersh uses a client-centered stance first, then adds techniques that fit each person's goals and comfort level.
Her background includes long-term work with people who experienced serious mental health challenges and later with survivors of abuse and neglect. That history means she has experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, and complex life conditions like chronic pain and caregiver stress.
In practice she draws from attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior strategies, existential thinking, and client-centered principles. Sessions can include skills work, talk therapy, and exploration of personal values and relationships.
Clients set clear goals together with Hersh and track progress over time. She aims to help people learn practical coping skills, improve communication, and make steady steps toward the life changes they want. For readers in Texas who are navigating the pressures of early adulthood, this experience can be relevant when deciding on next steps.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how the fit feels.
How her approaches translate to online work
Chana Rivka Hersh uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships and early bonds affect current stress and intimacy problems. That approach helps when relationship patterns or attachment worries are getting in the way of work, friendships, or new adult responsibilities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and habits, and practical coping skills that can be practiced between sessions. Client-centered therapy provides a listening-first stance so the person sets the pace and priorities.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Hersh will work with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. That may mean combining strategies, shifting focus over time, or practicing skills that fit day-to-day life.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the profile. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. Talk with the therapist during your first session about what will work best for your routine and available technology.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her approach in sessions?
She starts from a client-centered approach and then uses techniques from attachment, CBT, DBT, and existential therapy depending on the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience, including work with severe mental illness and later with survivors of abuse and neglect.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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