My name is Itzel S. Lopez Gonzalez and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I specialize in providing psychotherapy services to neurotypical and neurodivergent adults who are experiencing a variety of mental health struggles due to past relational trauma or current stressors. I specialize in treating Complex PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will cover introductions, including what you can expect from therapy with me. We will also begin to discuss what brings you to therapy as well as some mental health history so I can begin to formulate treatment plan goals for you.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am confident that I will be able to provide you a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic environment so you are able to process your presenting mental health struggles. I am also very experienced in assisting you to explore early experiences that might have contributed to your struggles, and I will teach you practical healthy skills to stay grounded, and to overall decrease your presenting symptoms.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
The population I have 8 years of experience working with include: Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Survivors of Assault during adulthood, adults who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, as well as the impact that Autism Spectrum Disorder may have on loved ones. I also have experience working with individuals who are struggling with the challenges of a physical disability and/ or a new Cancer diagnosis.
About Itzel Lopez Gonzalez
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Integrative
In my practice I conceptualize from a psychodynamic approach to help clients understand how their childhood/ early experiences in life have contributed to their current mental health struggles. I also use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems and mindfulness to assist client to learn healthy coping skills to manage and decrease their symptoms.