Lcsw-S Frank Lopez

Frank Lopez, LCSW-S has extensive work experience in the field of social work. Frank began their career in 2005 at Upbring, where they held various roles including Regional/Area/Treatment Director & Family Specialist. In this position, they oversaw multiple branch offices, managed program growth and budgets, ensured compliance with standards, and provided training and support to foster families. From 2013 to 2020, they worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker at South Texas Health System, providing clinical services to psychiatric patients. In 2015, they joined Upbring again as the Family Services Clinical Director, responsible for overseeing the clinical program of the Foster Care & Adoption division. Since 2020, they have held the role of Statewide Director - Foster Care & Adoption at Upbring. Additionally, Frank has worked as a Part-Time Psychotherapist in private practice at Moments of Clarity since 2019 and served as a Part-Time Lecturer at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley from 2014 to 2021.

Frank Lopez, LCSW-S, holds a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from Our Lady of the Lake University, which they earned in 2004. Prior to this, they completed their Bachelor of Social Work degree at the same institution, graduating in 2002. Frank's education has focused on the field of Social Work throughout their academic career.