How Hector works
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Hector
Hector Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience. He practices in Florida and speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Hector aims to build a respectful space where people can talk about hard feelings and life changes without judgment.
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. He also helps people manage addictions, intimacy-related concerns, relationship strain, and challenges tied to identity such as LGBT issues and gender dysphoria.
Background and approach
Hector supports those facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, or end-of-life concerns. Hector emphasizes plain conversation and practical steps. He listens for what matters most, then works with people to try manageable changes.
Sessions often include talking through recent events, practicing ways to cope, and planning small steps to reduce overwhelm. His background includes almost a decade of clinical work in community settings and remote practice. He returned to San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2024 to care for family while continuing remote work.
That experience informs his understanding of caregiving stress and complex life transitions. People who choose Hector can expect a direct, compassionate approach. He encourages honest feedback and collaboration on goals.
If you want help managing strong emotions, making sense of loss, or navigating a big life shift, Hector can be a steady guide through that process.
What Hector works with
Everything Hector lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Hector's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy
Hector works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach he uses involves helping people identify triggers and patterns that lead to anger or anxiety, then practicing alternative responses and coping skills in session. This approach can help with stress, impulsivity, and relationship-related concerns.Another approach emphasizes processing grief and trauma through structured conversation and paced exposure to difficult memories. This method aims to reduce overwhelming reactions and make daily life more manageable for people coping with loss or past harm.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. Hector will discuss different techniques, listen to your goals, and recommend a path based on what feels most helpful. He values collaboration and adjusts methods as needs and preferences evolve.
Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy lives because it removes travel time and can be scheduled around work and caregiving. Because the therapist's session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, regular weekly meetings, or flexible scheduling to help maintain momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Hector
What concerns does Hector commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, and related issues such as self-esteem and impulsivity.
What is Hector's therapeutic approach like?
Hector uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. He listens carefully and works collaboratively to develop coping plans and small, doable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings and providing remote care.
Where is Hector licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices while spending time in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-jurisdiction details when you begin the process.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.