Chana Rivka Hersh, LPC
Licensed Texas counselor specializing in trauma
- Attachment-informed care
- Client-centered focus
- Video phone text sessions
About Chana Rivka Hersh
Chana Rivka Hersh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings a thoughtful, integrative approach to helping people navigate life’s challenges. She holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Texas State University with a focus on individual counseling and marriage and family therapy. She begins new therapeutic relationships from a person-centered stance, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore who they are and what they want from life.
From that foundation she collaborates with individuals to identify clear goals and a practical road map for change, then draws on a range of techniques to suit each person’s needs. Her work includes neuro-linguistic tools, cognitive-behavioral methods, gestalt and family systems strategies, and other evidence-informed interventions, combined in an integrative way that follows the client’s lead.
Her clinical history includes early work with people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and later focus on survivors of physical, sexual, and family violence. She has provided both crisis intervention and ongoing counseling for issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, phobias, habit change, family and marital conflict, suicidal ideation and self-harm, LGBTQ matters, substance use and sexual addictions, and eating disorders. Across this work she emphasizes measurable outcomes so individuals can track progress and move toward greater fulfillment.
Chana aims to help each person feel understood while making steady progress toward meaningful goals.
From that foundation she collaborates with individuals to identify clear goals and a practical road map for change, then draws on a range of techniques to suit each person’s needs. Her work includes neuro-linguistic tools, cognitive-behavioral methods, gestalt and family systems strategies, and other evidence-informed interventions, combined in an integrative way that follows the client’s lead.
Her clinical history includes early work with people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and later focus on survivors of physical, sexual, and family violence. She has provided both crisis intervention and ongoing counseling for issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, phobias, habit change, family and marital conflict, suicidal ideation and self-harm, LGBTQ matters, substance use and sexual addictions, and eating disorders. Across this work she emphasizes measurable outcomes so individuals can track progress and move toward greater fulfillment.
Chana aims to help each person feel understood while making steady progress toward meaningful goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chana Rivka Hersh have?
Chana Rivka Hersh has 25 years of experience.
Is Chana Rivka Hersh a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 19623.
In which languages does Chana Rivka Hersh provide therapy?
Chana Rivka Hersh provides therapy in English.
Where is Chana Rivka Hersh located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Chana Rivka Hersh as my therapist?
You can work with Chana Rivka Hersh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chana Rivka Hersh work with international clients?
Chana Rivka Hersh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chana Rivka Hersh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Support
Chana integrates several therapeutic models to tailor work to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people understand trust, closeness, and fears of abandonment and can be useful for relationship difficulties and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy; it creates a space where a person’s own priorities guide the pace of change and is helpful for building self-esteem, clarity, and personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking and develop different behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds in therapy. This ongoing collaboration helps shape sessions and techniques over time.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and other commitments. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity when in-person visits are difficult, and let people choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.