Francisco Lopez Jr, LCSW

Francisco Lopez Jr is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with eight years of mental health experience. He focuses on helping people cope with stress and anxiety, as well as concerns related to depression, self-esteem, trauma, and LGBT experiences. He offers therapy in both English and Spanish and aims to make starting therapy straightforward for people who are ready to reach out.

He keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations are meant to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build helpful habits. He often uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts, and he draws on mindfulness practices to steady strong emotions.

Francisco also values listening closely to a person’s story. Narrative and client-centered approaches guide how he helps clients find meaning and make choices that fit their life. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to change but feels unsure where to begin.

He tries to offer times that fit different schedules, including evenings and weekends when possible. His approach aims to reduce overwhelm by focusing on clear, manageable steps instead of long lists of tasks.

Outside of work he spends time with his partner, family, friends, and two labradoodles. He encourages people to take a small step toward feeling better and to use the Start Therapy flow to match with him and schedule a first session.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Francisco often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT focuses on practical steps and experiments people can try between sessions to notice what helps.

He also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and collaboration so each person’s goals guide the work. That approach helps when people want a therapeutic space that feels respectful and nonjudgmental. Mindfulness therapy is another tool he brings in to help manage strong emotions through simple attention and breathing practices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options with each person and adapt techniques based on needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful as therapy unfolds.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for evening or weekend appointments, and reduce travel time. It can also offer shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what a person needs and what the therapist offers.