At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 53624
- NPI
- 1194220525
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused care
- Evening and weekend slots
- English and Spanish
About Francisco
Francisco Lopez Jr is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges tied to identity and past trauma. He communicates in English and Spanish and aims to make first steps into therapy straightforward and understandable. He works part time and often offers sessions in evenings or weekends for people juggling busy schedules.
He focuses on building a relaxed space where clients can talk without judgment. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to motivation and real-life changes. He listens for strengths and small shifts that can make daily life feel steadier.
Francisco draws on several approaches to fit each person’s needs, including motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change, cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and narrative work to reframe difficult experiences. He also uses mindfulness practices to help with stress and grounding.
With eight years of experience as an LCSW in Texas, he brings practical skills gained across clinical settings. He helps people facing relationship strain, family of origin issues, parenting or caregiver stress, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. He also supports those dealing with panic attacks, mood concerns, and feelings of isolation.
Outside of work he spends time with his partner, family, and two labradoodles. That balance informs his approach - focused, down-to-earth, and geared toward everyday routines that can support longer-term change.
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How his approaches work in online therapy
Francisco commonly uses motivational interviewing, a conversational method that helps people weigh their options and find personal reasons to change. It is useful for building motivation around behavior shifts and deciding next steps that feel doable.
He also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. This approach focuses on listening closely and helping clients shape goals that matter to them.
Another common tool is cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify patterns of thought that contribute to anxiety or low mood and tests new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and life demands rather than following a single plan from the start.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for evening or weekend appointments, and reduce travel time. They also let people try short check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what fits best with work and family life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also works with concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, loneliness, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on motivation and practical changes. He mixes approaches to match a person’s goals and pace.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of experience as a mental health practitioner and practices as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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