Elisandra Lopes, LMHC

Elisandra Lopes is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Massachusetts. She brings five years of professional experience to sessions and speaks English and Portuguese. She focuses on creating a respectful, caring space for people who are anxious, stressed, or facing big life changes.

Elisandra helps people work through common concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with changes like divorce, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and issues tied to aging. Her approach is practical and person-focused, aiming to meet what each person needs in the moment.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, make small changes, and build more helpful habits. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set clear, manageable goals. Conversations are tailored to the individual rather than following one fixed method.

Elisandra emphasizes clear, respectful communication and works to make the plan fit each person’s life. She pays attention to cultural background and to how money, identity, or family roles might affect stress and choices. Her style is steady, direct, and warm.

People choose to work with her when they want practical tools for everyday problems and a partner who listens. She encourages small, realistic steps that add up over time.

How Elisandra’s Approaches Work Online

Elisandra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on small, practical steps and exercises people can try between sessions to see real change.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations follow the person’s concerns and priorities. That approach is useful when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental listener while they sort through decisions or strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals and preferences and try different techniques to see what fits best. The plan can shift over time as needs change, and she aims to involve the person in each choice.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging suit brief updates, homework check-ins, and support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep progress consistent.