- Warm and direct
- CBT informed
- Trauma-aware
About Hannah
Hannah Padilla is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers therapy on the person sitting across from her. She offers a warm, respectful space and uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered listening to help people make real changes. Hannah keeps work direct and practical while staying supportive and kind.
Hannah completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Texas A&M International University and earned a Master of Forensic Psychology from the University of Houston. She brings four years of clinical experience with adolescents and adults. Much of her work has focused on trauma, and she has supported people who experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, and neglect.
In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques to identify automatic thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused practices, and trauma-focused approaches when they fit a person’s needs. Her style is collaborative and sometimes gently challenging to encourage progress.
Hannah helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and relationship or family concerns. She also addresses attachment problems, body image, codependency, control issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Her experience includes helping with anger, impulse control, and the aftermath of infidelity.
In the first sessions she works with each person to set clear goals and a simple plan. The focus is on tools that can be used between sessions to improve daily functioning. Hannah aims to help people build skills that make their day-to-day life feel more manageable.
How Hannah’s Approaches Translate Online
Hannah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying automatic thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration so clients can set the pace and goals for their own growth.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention skills that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. Together these approaches can help with panic and anxiety by offering concrete skills and a calm, steady therapeutic relationship.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hannah works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and priorities change.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. Confirm the specific session options she offers before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it simpler to keep consistent appointments, try shorter check-ins when needed, and practice skills between sessions without extra travel.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hannah focus on?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationships, family and parenting issues, anger, and depression.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and person-centered while also being direct when needed. She uses practical tools and can gently challenge clients to reach their goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Hannah has four years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults, with a large portion of her work focused on trauma treatment.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Hannah?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.