- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- English and Spanish
About Francisco
Francisco Lopez Jr is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem. He also supports people navigating LGBT concerns and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. Francisco communicates in English and Spanish and aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward.
He uses a calm, open style that invites honest conversation. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, usable steps between meetings. Francisco draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center each person’s perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with overwhelming moments and to build steady attention to daily life. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence and Narrative Therapy to reframe painful stories people tell about themselves. These methods are blended to match individual goals rather than applied in a fixed order.
Francisco has worked in mental health settings for eight years as a LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. He emphasizes a judgment-free space where emotions and struggles can be named and examined. Practical strategies, short-term goals, and regular check-ins are typical parts of his approach.
Outside of work he enjoys traveling with his partner, spending time with family and friends, and caring for two labradoodles. He encourages anyone feeling stuck to start with a simple conversation about what they want to change.
Approach-focused online therapy and practical tools
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s own goals and experience at the center of sessions. It emphasizes listening, validation, and partnering to find what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention exercises and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional steadying.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made, so the plan can change when it stops being helpful.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, attend evening or weekend times, avoid travel, or reduce the need to be on camera when bandwidth or comfort are concerns. These practical benefits often help people fit therapy into a busy life while focusing on tangible strategies and emotional clarity.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed here?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, mood problems, panic attacks, trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, and self-esteem. He also works with people facing relationship communication, commitment, or family of origin issues and challenges related to adoption and foster care.
What is the general therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. Conversations focus on immediate concerns, identifying patterns, and testing small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
He has eight years of experience in mental health work. That experience informs a straightforward approach to common problems like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is a LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - practicing in Texas. The profile lists Texas as his professional location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match priorities and timing for initial sessions.