ABOUT DR. CECILIA LOPEZ
Dr. Cecilia Lopez has been practicing therapy for nearly ten years in Northern California. She has a doctorate and master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist (#104025, CA). She gained the bulk of her experience at various non-profits in the the South San Francisco Bay Area as a clinician, and she now runs her own online/telehealth private practice (working with California residents). She also supervises associate marriage and family therapists as they assist others with their healing journey and earn hours toward licensure. Dr. Lopez takes pride in helping others work through mental, emotional, behavioral and stress related challenges by supporting the development of skills and insight that promotes a life of well-being and flow. She is keen on working with stress, anger and anxiety related challenges and especially enjoys helping others work through fears that may hinder them from creating their ideal life. She playfully refers to herself as a “Fear Coach.”
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY & SKILL BUILDING GROUP SERVICES
Anxiety
Anxiety which may include symptoms of agitation, irritation, difficulty concentrating, excessive or preoccupied worrisome…
Panic attacks
Panic attacks which may include symptoms of hyperventilation, heart palpitations, dizziness, shaking…
FEAR
Moving through FEAR(S) that cause challenges with reaching short or long-term goals, or creating your ideal life…
Stress
Stress including difficulty managing both mental and physical stress responses to triggers and life demands…
Depression
Depression which may include symptoms of feeling low, apathetic, sad, empty, guilty, hopeless, helpless or worthless, etc…
Anger management
Anger management which may include aggressiveness or difficulty managing outbursts…
Cecilia utilizes cognitive behavioral and person centered therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness and meditation techniques to help her clients restructure thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Mental Health Services
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TAKING CHARGE Skill Building Group Reviews
"I have benefited tremendously from these sessions, and your methods and suggestions have greatly alleviated much of the work-related stress/anxiety that was overwhelming me."
-(Protected Identity)
"Dr. Cecilia Lopez is a true gem to the mental health community: I can firmly attest that her professionalism, charisma, and insightful resources will not only guide you, but she will also help you discover what is best for your own wellness journey. She is extremely knowledgeable and competent as her work is informed by current practices in the field, and her interdisciplinary approach was truly refreshing in providing appropriate support for my mental health needs. As someone initially reluctant to seek help due to poor experiences with other therapists, I'm grateful for the knowledge and skills she possesses needed to address intersectional identities, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to all those seeking help toward their journeys in wellbeing."
-Christine
"I am SO grateful that I invested in my mental health and joined Cecilia's anti-anxiety class. It was probably the best money I have spent on myself in YEARS. Before the class I suffered with regular panic attacks at work and in life and now with the tools I learned in the group I can catch and reverse them WAY before they get out of control. I feel like such more level-headed person now, like I have more control over my life.
Cecilia explains everything in a very down to earth, easy to understand, unpretentious way and knows her stuff!!! The tools she teaches are super easy to implement into your daily life, and I truly looked forward to each class!
I have been highly recommending this group to all of my friends with anxiety. If everyone was required to learn this stuff in school the world would be a better place!"
-Kate
"I didn't realize I was dealing with anxiety until I read somewhere what the symptoms were. Maybe after the third attack is when I finally decided to look into it. I came across an IG post on an upcoming class that Dr. Lopez was having to manage anxiety. We learned how to identify it, break down the root of the problem, and overall manage anxiety and stressors. One of the techniques that I really enjoyed was the breathing exercises. I always looked forward to my sessions and always went home feeling relieved while understanding how to better manage y anxiety and the known causes."
-S.W.
"Dr. Lopez offers a unique course with a full array of tools to help with anxiety. The course is taught in a way that is approachable and practical. In addition, she teaches the course with humor and vulnerability that makes it engaging to anyone."