- Texas based LCSW
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Panic and anxiety focus
About Hugo
Hugo Picazo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress and anxiety, including panic disorder and panic attacks. He works with issues related to self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and concerns that come up around sexual orientation and identity. Hugo speaks English and Spanish and practices in Texas, offering a respectful and compassionate space to talk.
He brings three years of licensed practice and more than a decade working in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people through family conflict, isolation, and social anxiety. Hugo emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps you can use between sessions.
In sessions he listens first, then tailors a plan to each person's needs. He focuses on helping clients build confidence, manage worry, and respond differently to stressful situations. Hugo aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative process rather than a lecture.
He also works with concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and feelings of guilt or shame. Hugo addresses communication and control issues and supports people processing post-traumatic stress and narcissistic dynamics.
People meet him for help clarifying life purpose, reducing impulsivity, and repairing self-relationship through self-love and forgiveness. He describes therapy as a step-by-step process toward more manageable days and clearer choices.
Evidence-based techniques for online anxiety care
Hugo draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing how people respond to anxiety. One approach helps people learn skills to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors so panic and worry become easier to manage. Another approach emphasizes gradual practice and exposure to feared situations, helping reduce avoidance and build confidence over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and collaboratively choose techniques that match goals, comfort level, and daily life demands. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made and as needs change.
Please confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain consistency and make it simpler to practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hugo commonly address?
He helps people with stress and anxiety, including panic disorder and panic attacks, and supports work on self-esteem, trauma, and family conflict.
What is Hugo's therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, conversational style that emphasizes listening first and tailoring a plan to each person's needs.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Hugo has three years of licensed clinical experience and more than ten years in mental health work prior to licensure.
Where is Hugo licensed and based?
He is a Texas LCSW and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with Hugo?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Hugo?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.