Hannah Padilla , LPC

Hannah Padilla is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings four years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Texas A&M International University and earned a Master of Forensic Psychology from the University of Houston. As an LPC, she holds a professional counseling license and applies that training to help people navigate a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Hannah has focused much of her work on trauma recovery, supporting people who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, and neglect. She also treats anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family problems, and difficulties with emotional regulation and interpersonal skills. Her clinical toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and other evidence-informed methods, and she adapts her approach to meet each client’s needs.

Her style is warm and person centered, emphasizing respect, empathy, and positive regard while also offering gentle challenge to promote growth. Hannah works collaboratively with clients to set clear, achievable goals and to develop practical skills for managing distress, confronting unhelpful thoughts, and building healthier patterns. She aims to help clients gain mastery over the impacts of trauma and to restore functioning so that difficult experiences no longer dominate daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Hannah Padilla integrates client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice to support clients through life challenges. Client-centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship that prioritizes the client's perspective and personal strengths; it helps people who need a supportive space to explore feelings, identity, and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Mindfulness Therapy is also used to teach present-moment awareness and coping strategies that reduce stress and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Hannah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends techniques as appropriate so therapy aligns with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor session formats to the client’s preferences, helping to make treatment more accessible and consistent while supporting progress between appointments.