- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety
- English and Spanish
About Hugo
Hugo Picazo is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with three years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, including social anxiety and phobia.
He draws on over a decade of work in mental health settings and keeps language simple in sessions. Conversations focus on clear goals, practical coping skills, and steps that feel manageable. Sessions are direct and grounded in real-life situations rather than abstract theory.
Hugo pays attention to how thoughts and behaviors affect everyday life. He helps people try out small changes, notice what helps, and adjust approaches that aren’t working. He can support people who struggle with panic attacks, social situations, or recurring worry.
Work on related topics is also possible, such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and guilt or shame. He can assist with regaining confidence, addressing impulsivity, and sorting out life purpose concerns.
Hugo offers sessions in English and Spanish and works from a practical mindset. He asks about what you want to change, outlines options, and then reviews progress as you go. To begin, prospective clients are invited to use the site’s matching and scheduling flow to set up a first session.
How his approaches work for online sessions
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors, and on building practical coping skills. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of thinking in social situations. Behavioral techniques encourage small, stepped practice of skills so people can gain confidence in real settings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, test approaches, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. The therapist and client review progress together and pick techniques that fit the person’s preferences and life demands.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can still provide focused skill practice and planning in the same way as in-person work, while helping people apply what they learn to daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, family conflict, trauma and self-esteem, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
His style is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on skills and steps people can use in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He holds an LCSW and has three years of professional clinical experience, plus over ten years working in mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Texas LCSW and practices from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.