Nancy Lopez , LCSW

Nancy Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem issues, depression, and life changes, and brings experience supporting clients with addictions, motivation, bipolar disorder, and confidence. Nancy aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed, and she emphasizes support and empowerment for those taking steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Nancy draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns, including body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, hospice and end-of-life counseling, immigration issues, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, prejudice and discrimination, self-harm, self-love, sexuality, and women's issues. She provides services in both English and Spanish and holds a California LCSW license (CA LCSW 122021).

Therapeutic Approaches Offered Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more constructive patterns. It is commonly used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, panic, and stress, and offers practical tools to manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that supports a person’s own motivation for change. It can be especially useful for issues involving readiness for change, problems with motivation, and substance-related challenges by exploring ambivalence and reinforcing personal goals.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths and small, actionable steps to build progress toward specific goals. It often suits people seeking focused work on communication, self-esteem, practical problem solving, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Nancy Lopez works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy also adds practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and varied circumstances while connecting with licensed professionals and therapists remotely.