LMFT, 9 years of experience
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2025
Itzel is very pleasant to talk to
May 2, 2025
From our very first session, I felt an immediate connection with Itzel! She's incredibly warm, inviting, and kind, which made it easy for me to by myself right away. I appreciate how she balances being deeply empathetic with being honest and direct. She validates and reassures me when I need it and isn't afraid to challenge or ground me when I need it. Overall, I leave every session feeling happier and satisfied. I strongly recommend her to anyone!
April 30, 2025
Itzel was very knowledgeable and kind. She was gentle when asking questions and made sure I was never uncomfortable with the topic she wanted to address. I really appreciated her askikng about what I've found works for me in the past and what didn't work. I felt I wouldn't have a "by the book" approach, Itzel would try to suggest things that work with how I feel and what I'm capable of committing to.