LMFT, 4 years of experience
Hello, I am Esperanza Lopez a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and looking forward to hear your story. I received my Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology and majority of my experience has been providing individual therapy to 16-65 year olds. I have experience in forensic psychology, harm reduction and provide therapy using a trauma informed lenses as it's important to consider all factors contributing to today's presenting challenges. I am currently seeing private pay clients at $200 per session. Unfortunately my practice is currently full, but I am happy to take your information to add you to my waiting list. Feel free to reach out, and I will contact you as soon as a spot becomes available. 6 1 9 8 0 0 8 6 3 1
In out first session I will go over what to expect from therapy, introductions, and ultimately what brings you to therapy in efforts to begin creating a plan for your individualized sessions.
Having worked with clients who have gone through complex traumas, I have seen the power of insight building to improve overall quality of life. My approach is insight oriented in helping clients make their own connections. The goal is to provide my clients with lasting tools they can continue to use and implement even after therapy. I enjoy helping my clients feel empowered and regain ownership of their lives and feel confident to make autonomous decisions in their own journey.
I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to begin making changes in their lives, however, might be feeling stuck, anxious or overwhelmed by other external factors. My clients are usually in college and if not, considering what career path to take. Often times clients also come in due to family dynamics that are now overbearing and impacting my client's overall well being, and come into therapy to figure out what else is there to do.
I have worked extensively with clients using psychodynamic approaches, focusing on exploring the unconscious processes that influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My experience includes helping clients uncover patterns rooted in early relationships, past experiences, and internal conflicts that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or self-esteem issues. I integrate reflective listening, interpretation, and exploration of defenses, allowing clients to gain insight into their internal world and interpersonal dynamics.
Perhaps an individual is seeking therapy for a safe space, where they know they will receive unconditional positive regard and process any life events they may be experiencing and therefore, seeking a neutral therapist to help guide them through that adjustment in their life.
Having self awareness of how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all interconnected is an excellent long term tool to obtain and utilize outside of therapy and not feel the need to rely on and wait until your next therapy session.
I have over 6 years of experience in the mental health field providing trauma informed care. Additionally, I am Trauma Focused Certified to also provide the option of a more structured therapy format if preferred and ready to process an adverse event or traumatic moment in your life.