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Nancy Lopez

Nancy Lopez, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate, practical care for depression and stress

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  • CBT informed
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Short-term focus

About Nancy

Nancy Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first steps toward change feel doable. Her manner is straightforward and supportive for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

She focuses on building an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions often center on practical steps that people can try between meetings. She encourages small experiments to build confidence and reduce symptoms over time.

With three years of professional experience in California, Nancy has worked with people dealing with mood disorders, panic, and low self-esteem. She also helps with issues like body image, caregiver stress, immigration concerns, and isolation. Her work includes supporting people through hospice and end-of-life counseling and addressing prejudice or multicultural concerns.

Nancy uses approaches grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods shape short-term goals, increase motivation, and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She adapts techniques to the needs and rhythm of each person she sees.

She emphasizes partnership in therapy and wants clients to feel heard while building practical skills. If you are considering help for depression or related concerns, she offers a calm, collaborative place to start.

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

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replaces them with more helpful behaviors and ways of thinking. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and panic symptoms. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change, helping increase motivation and commitment when people feel stuck or unsure.

Nancy treats approach selection as a collaborative process. She will talk with you about your goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust strategies based on what feels useful. The shared decision helps the work feel relevant and doable rather than prescriptive.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that works better. It also lets people maintain continuity of care during transitions, and supports steady progress through regular meetings tailored to daily schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Nancy works with people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. She also helps with self-esteem, body image, caregiver stress, panic, and related mood concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and steps you can try between sessions. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of professional experience and has supported people with mood disorders, motivation challenges, and issues like immigration stress or isolation.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a session with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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