Michelle Magee-Lopez
Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with a background in Theatre Arts. I received my master's degree from California State University Dominquez Hills. I have been practicing for 7 years.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with a background in Theatre Arts.
I help adults struggling with career stress, life transitions, anxiety, as well as individuals who have experienced historical trauma and grief. Through the use of the therapeutic process, I assist with the processing of complex emotions.
First session
I have a relaxed communication style when engaging with clients, and I would describe it as " conversational" in nature. During the client's first session, I will introduce them to my brand of therapeutic interaction (welcoming/non-judgmental/encouraging environment), briefly go through confidentiality/limitations, and invite them to share details about themselves and their unique struggles.
Strengths
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and children in a variety of settings.
Ideal clients
Clients who are currently and/or historically navigating through emotional difficulties due to sudden transitions, change and/or historical or current traumatic experiences or just general life changes, embodies characteristics with whom I am best positioned to serve. Taking the initial step toward gaining an understanding of your unique needed through the initiation of therapeutic serves assist with a healthier psychological mindset, opening the opportunity for lasting positive psychological change.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered modality dictates that the therapist encourages the client to take a more authoritative lead in sessions such that, in the process, they discover their own solutions. This treatment method allows clients to discover their inherent potential thus, encouraging positive personal growth and change.
Existential
Existential therapy allows clients to explore the connection between raw experience/abstract thought, between the emotion and feeling with regards of a client's emotional experience. As the therapist I have an appreciation of the client's individual experience as well as perception(s). During sessions the introduction of self-awarenesses, freedom, possibilities as well as the introduction of the concept of choice may give the client the courage to create positive change.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 113683
- NevadaLicense 5025-R