Hello & Welcome! So very glad you are here. My name is Melissa Lopez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of direct practice experience. I specialize in trauma recovery. This can manifest in problem areas such as problem sexual behaviors, substance/alcohol abuse, depression/anxiety, social/work difficulties, perfectionism, self-harm, and/or self-esteem. Therapeutic work can include working through trauma events/memories, family of origin, relapse prevention, martial issues, social anxieties and depression. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome what is holding you back. I look forward to working with you on your journey of healing and wellness!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I strive to provide skills/tools/strategies to take away and use between each session. You should feel empowered to take steps towards your own wellness and healing even when sessions are not held.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
- Wellness Recovery Model - Solution Focused - CBT/DBT/ACT - Motivational Interviewing - Empowerment towards autonomy - Spiritual inclusion, as applicable
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
You are the specialist of your own life. My role is to help guide you towards learning new skills/information that you can apply to your life and achieve goals you have set for yourself. I do specialize in helping persons affected by trauma, perfectionism, substance/alcohol abuse and problem sexual behaviors.