Therapist profile
Hugo Picazo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Hugo
Hugo Picazo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with three years of post-licensure experience and more than a decade working in the mental health field. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Sessions can be conducted in English or Spanish.
Hugo focuses on straightforward conversation about what is happening at home. He listens to what is most pressing, then helps people sort priorities and next steps. He offers practical ways to manage panic, reduce social anxiety, and steady emotions after traumatic events. He also supports people working through caregiver strain, chronic illness or body-image concerns.
Hugo draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He uses clear explanations and exercises people can try between meetings. He adapts pacing and conversation to each person’s needs rather than following a rigid script.
People often come with communication problems or struggles around control, guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Hugo addresses these issues with problem-solving, skills practice, and focused discussion about patterns that keep repeating at home.
To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and Hugo’s sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Hugo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical tools and skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing exercises and short behavioral tasks to reduce avoidance. Another approach is trauma-informed discussion that helps people make sense of upsetting events and learn pacing strategies to lessen reactivity and intrusive memories.Choosing the right approach is a cooperative process. Hugo will discuss options with each person, weigh what feels most useful, and adjust methods over time based on progress and preferences. The goal is to find techniques that fit daily life and feel doable between meetings.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list explicit options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so appointments happen sooner in a day. Licensed professionals can use different tools to share exercises, track goals, and assign brief practices to work on between sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hugo help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation, focusing on practical skills and clear explanations.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Hugo holds an LCSW and has three years of licensed clinical experience, plus over ten years in the mental health field.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Texas and practices from that location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list explicit format details.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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