Hi, I’m Leslie Lopez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting adults and couples through life transitions, relationship challenges, and the process of healing from emotional and relational wounds. Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel emotionally exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to move past. I specialize in trauma informed therapy and EMDR, and integrate CBT and DBT to support healing, clarity, and emotional balance. My approach is warm, grounded, and deeply relational. I believe therapy is a space where you can be fully yourself, where you don’t have to hold everything alone, and where real, lasting change can begin.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other and begin building a sense of safety and trust. I’ll invite you to share what’s been bringing you in, what you’ve been struggling with, and what you’re hoping to gain from therapy, at your own pace. There is no pressure to have everything figured out. We’ll talk about how I work, explore what support might look like for you, and begin identifying what feels most important to focus on. My goal is for you to leave feeling seen, supported, and a little less alone.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each client’s unique story. I have a strong ability to hold space for difficult emotions while helping clients feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported. My strengths include helping clients gently explore patterns that no longer serve them, get to the root of their struggles, and reconnect with their inner strength. I balance compassion with thoughtful reflection so therapy feels both supportive and meaningful.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in working with adults and couples navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship wounds, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally stuck despite appearing “put together” in their daily lives. Whether you’re struggling with the lingering effects of past experiences, repeating relationship patterns, or a sense that something just isn’t right internally, I offer a supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward healing and emotional freedom.
EMDR
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing to treat complex trauma.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is a great modality to assist in managing distress, emotional dysregulation, and learn grounding techniques to manage symptoms.