Becoming a therapist was my first choice, a passion I discovered during my sophomore year as an undergrad. Of course, it was not my first major, as I thought I would attend medical school. However, due to a car accident, I had to take a break from classes with laboratory courses, which led me to psychology. The best methods to pique anyone's interest are, in my opinion, abnormal psychology and personality psychology; they started my passion for learning more. After earning my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I applied for my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialty in Latino Family Studies. At my first internship, my mentor placed me on my trajectory of working with children with trauma. Eighteen years later, I am passionate about learning everything I can and doing as much research as mental health evolves its approach to treatment. Being one who loves learning, this is a perfect fit for me, as you can never know everything in mental health treatment. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in trauma with a subspecialty in sexual abuse, working with victims and sexually-abusive youth. I help people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual addictions, sexual dysfunctions, and ADHD. Additionally, I am well-versed in many women's issues, including postpartum depression, brief psychosis, and fetal demise. I use Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Art and Play therapy, among other techniques.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we will complete the assessment, see whether we are a good fit therapeutically, go over scheduling ongoing sessions, and determine treatment goals based on current symptoms and diagnosis.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I would have to say my area of strength is trauma; I have done work with adults, children, and couples. I have worked with military personnel and their families. I have worked with sexually abusive youth and situational offenders. I have worked with non-offending parents and conjoint family sessions, reuniting the family when possible. Yet trauma encompasses many symptoms which manifest differently in the individual, which is why I feel I have had a strong foundation with my experience as a clinician.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Children above the age of 5, adolescents, and adults, Sorry currently not taking Couples.

About Sasha Lopez