Helen Lopez, LMHC | Therapist in Florida

15 years experience
English and Spanish
Practical coping skills

About Helen

Helen Lopez is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on a background in psychology and clinical counseling to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and identity concerns.

Helen keeps sessions straightforward and solution-focused. She helps people name patterns that cause pain, try new ways of coping, and build clearer goals for daily life. Her approach is practical and conversational rather than full of clinical jargon.

In the therapy room she uses a mix of methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, client-centered listening, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed work. That variety lets her match the method to a person's needs rather than use a single technique for every problem.

Clients often come for help with relationships, codependency, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and career stress. She also supports people managing mood instability, substance use, and challenges tied to identity or coming out as LGBT.

Helen frames therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set small, workable steps toward change and checks in on what works. For people who prefer Spanish, she can provide sessions in that language to make conversations easier and clearer.

How Helen Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed steps toward those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and times when people feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connections and coping; it can be helpful for intimacy issues, codependency, and trust struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Helen uses a collaborative process to see which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She will suggest options and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or family time, and it can reduce travel and scheduling barriers. Some formats allow shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when video is difficult. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to choose what will best fit everyday life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based ideas to help people try new ways of coping.

What is her clinical background?

She has 15 years of experience and a background in psychology and clinical mental health counseling as noted in her training history.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - working with clients in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What do I do to begin therapy?

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

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