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Sergio Fernandez

Sergio Fernandez, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 26+ years of experience

Practical therapy for life transitions and loss

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At a glance

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

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  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Aging and geriatric focus

About Sergio

Sergio Fernandez is an LPC with 26 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He practices in Texas and focuses on clear, practical steps clients can use in day-to-day life. Sergio speaks English and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions.

He uses approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes that build momentum. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events are getting in the way of current functioning. The goal is to help clients regain control over how they respond to difficult situations.

Sergio often supports people facing grief, caregiver strain, health-related stress, and major life transitions. He also works with issues such as ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and career challenges. Aging and geriatric issues are part of his additional focus areas when those topics are relevant to a person's situation.

His style is collaborative and adaptive. Sessions emphasize plain talk, practical strategies, and steady progress rather than jargon. Clients leave with tools they can try between meetings and ways to measure what is helping.

People seeking therapy begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling sessions based on therapist availability. Fees vary by location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. For language needs, sessions are offered in English.

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 translate to online therapy

Many of Sergio's ways of working transfer well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is practical and often focuses on skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily routines. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, realistic steps toward a preferred future and is useful when clients want fast, goal-oriented work. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past events and emphasizes stabilization, pacing, and processing when clients are ready.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sergio works collaboratively to choose methods that fit each person's goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in regularly about what is working and adjusts methods if something feels off. The aim is a shared plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client. They also let people continue work during life transitions or when attending to caregiver or health responsibilities. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions match daily life and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sergio commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, caregiver strain, ADHD, and other life challenges.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical strategies and clear steps clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Sergio has 26 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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