Francisco Lopez Jr, LCSW

Francisco Lopez Jr is a Texas licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles tied to self-esteem and trauma. He speaks English and Spanish and draws on eight years of practice to guide conversations toward clearer choices and steadier days.

He uses straightforward methods in sessions. That can mean spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them, practicing present-moment skills, or listening closely so a person feels heard. Sessions are calm and matter-of-fact, with steps that people can try between meetings.

Francisco pays attention to how identity and life events shape daily coping. He supports people navigating LGBT-related concerns, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver strain, relationship communication, separation, and issues tied to family of origin. He also addresses panic symptoms, mood shifts, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

His style blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness practice, and motivational techniques. That mix aims to help people notice patterns, build small changes, and keep moving toward personal goals.

Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. He often recommends simple, doable exercises to practice between meetings so progress continues outside the session time.

How these approaches work online

Francisco often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and goal-focused, which can help with anxiety, panic symptoms, and mood problems. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and working at the client’s pace so they feel understood and able to explore concerns.

The right approach is something the therapist and client choose together. Francisco expects to learn about a person's goals, preferences, and daily routine, and then suggest methods to try. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone calls work well when internet bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer appointments. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.