Carlos Rizo Lopez, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate, practical support for getting unstuck

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Californian LCSW
Bilingual English Spanish
Focus on depression

About Carlos

Carlos Rizo Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with ten years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or low, including those coping with stress, anxiety, and depression. He also supports people facing relationship and family concerns and those wanting to build self-esteem and confidence.

Carlos aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel steadier and more in control.

In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, and then works with the client to try different ways of responding. He addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. He also helps people work through forgiveness, self-love, and questions about life purpose.

His background includes a decade of hands-on clinical practice in California. That experience has given him familiarity with panic attacks and other intense anxiety reactions, and with helping people rebuild confidence after setbacks.

Therapy with Carlos is collaborative: he and the client set goals together and adjust the plan as needs change. If you want to start, follow the site’s process to match with him and schedule a time to talk.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How therapeutic methods and online work come together

Carlos uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what you can do differently. One common approach he uses helps people spot unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, then test small changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood. This method is useful for worry, panic attacks, and persistent low mood.

He also emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. These practical skills teach breathing and grounding methods for intense moments, and clear ways to express needs in relationships. They are aimed at reducing conflict and isolation while building confidence.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Carlos will work with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust as progress is made. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what fits your life and what feels effective.

The biography does not list which online or in-person formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a busy day, avoid travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer in-person meetings for longer sessions or more focused work. Carlos will discuss practical arrangements when you match and schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Carlos help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and panic attacks.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a practical, collaborative style that tailors conversation and plans to each person. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying repeating patterns, and trying concrete steps between meetings.

What is his professional background?

Carlos has ten years of professional clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and relational concerns. That experience includes supporting people through panic attacks and rebuilding confidence.

What credentials does he hold and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. His practice is based in California.

Can I work with him in Spanish?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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