Chana Rivka Hersh, LPC

Chana Rivka Hersh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction-related issues. She also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, career stress, ADHD, and challenges to self-esteem. Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, aimed at helping people make steady progress toward clearer outcomes.

Hersh begins by listening and getting to know each person. She centers sessions on the individual's needs and comfort, creating a space without judgment. From there she and the client identify goals and decide how to move forward together.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) along with attachment-based and client-centered approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and strengthen relationships. She may also use elements from dialectical behavior therapy and existential ideas when they fit the work at hand.

Over a long career starting in 1994, Hersh has worked with people facing severe mental health challenges, trauma, chronic pain, and substance concerns. That experience informs a steady, patient style focused on practical steps and measurable progress.

Sessions aim to set clear outcomes and a road map to reach them. Hersh looks for small, achievable changes that add up over time, and she partners with clients to track results and adjust the plan as needed.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current reactions. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, practice new ways of relating, and bring real-life examples into discussion.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) concentrates on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions a therapist and client identify unhelpful thoughts, try different responses, and use homework between meetings to build new habits that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s perspective first and prioritizes listening and acceptance. That approach fits well online because sessions can be paced to match what the client needs and to build trust over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest techniques that fit. This is a collaborative decision and can change as progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and more verbal nuance, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, journaling-style reflection, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep up with regular sessions and to apply what is learned in daily life.