- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Francisco
Francisco Lopez Jr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with eight years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ concerns. He also addresses self-esteem and related issues such as panic, isolation, and life purpose.
Francisco uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. He listens and reflects to help clarify what matters most right now. He combines practical tools with focused reflection so people can test small changes between sessions.
His approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices. That means sessions often include examining thoughts and behaviors, trying short exercises in awareness, and setting small, doable goals. Motivational interviewing and narrative work appear when people want to revisit old stories and find new directions.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Francisco practices in Texas and works with adult clients on concerns like relationship communication, caregiver stress, adoption-related issues, forgiveness, and commitment questions. He also supports men facing mood or identity stresses.
To begin, prospective clients use an online matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Francisco emphasizes practical steps that fit into everyday life, such as brief skill practice, reflective conversation, and follow-up check-ins to see what helps between meetings.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Francisco often combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work focuses on active listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can better name their concerns. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces small, practical experiments to test new ways of reacting to stress, anxiety, or panic.He also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice their moment-to-moment experience. Mindfulness exercises are short and can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve concentration. These approaches suit concerns like depression, anxiety, trauma reactions, and questions about life purpose because they mix reflection with concrete skill use.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Francisco will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on how those methods feel and what produces helpful change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into evenings or weekends, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists can also adapt exercises for audio or video so people can practice skills between meetings without disrupting daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ matters, self-esteem, panic, isolation, and life purpose questions.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client-centered conversation along with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to clarify priorities and test small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a mental health practitioner and holds an LCSW credential.
What credential and location does he practice under?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not taking international clients at this time and works with people located in Texas.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.