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Sergio Fernandez

Sergio Fernandez

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 26+ years of experience

Practical, experienced counseling for everyday challenges

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  • Goal focused
  • Trauma informed
  • Skills driven

About Sergio

Sergio Fernandez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 26 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. Sergio aims to create a respectful, steady space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

He uses straightforward methods to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. That can look like setting clear goals, practicing practical skills, and trying small experiments between sessions. Sergio also draws on trauma-focused work when past events are getting in the way of daily life.

Many clients come for help with relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, career stress, or major life changes. He also supports people dealing with chronic conditions like bipolar disorder, ADHD, caregiver fatigue, and cancer-related stress. His approach is generally collaborative and goal-oriented, shaped to fit each person's situation.

Sergio values plain language and steady pacing in sessions. He helps people build coping strategies, improve emotion regulation, and repair patterns that cause repeated conflict. Over time the focus is on practical changes that reduce distress and make everyday life smoother.

People who choose him can expect a calm, experienced presence and an emphasis on workable strategies. To begin, he asks about immediate concerns, personal goals, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there he and the client map a plan that fits their life and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Sergio’s Approaches Work Online

Sergio uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and everyday stress by teaching practical skills and small behavioral experiments.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals and track progress. That approach helps when you want quick, concrete steps to change a problem or reach a specific outcome.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sergio will discuss your goals, what has helped before, and your preferences, then recommend a plan. Together you can adjust methods as needs change so the work stays relevant and practical.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow a steady therapy schedule when local options are limited. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused methods effectively in virtual settings to keep progress moving between sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 16515
NPI
1013664374

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sergio commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, career issues, and trauma-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with bipolar disorder, ADHD, caregiver stress, and other co-occurring challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, focused on clear goals and skills you can use between visits. He blends cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques with trauma-focused approaches when needed.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 26 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That background informs a steady, problem-solving approach in sessions.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. His license is listed as TX LPC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake and matching process.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability to get started.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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