Helen Lopez, LMHC

Helen Lopez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. She speaks English and Spanish and offers practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, grief, and identity concerns. Her approach centers on clear goals and tools that can be used between sessions.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Much of her work is client-centered, focusing on what matters most to the individual seeking help.

Sessions tend to be straightforward and solution-focused. Helen helps people break problems into manageable steps. She brings attention to relationships, attachment patterns, and how past losses or disruptions show up in daily life.

Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Helen holds an FL LMHC license. She has worked with people struggling with trauma, substance use, mood instability, and self-esteem issues for many years.

Therapy is offered in English and Spanish, and sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The practical aim is to leave each visit with at least one clear next step the person can try between sessions.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Helen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety and low mood, then practice alternative responses. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful in high-stress moments. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her attention to how early relationships shape current trust and closeness struggles.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. Helen will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what feels helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full session experience, while phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can serve as brief check-ins or for people who prefer writing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and allow ongoing access to tools and support.