Joel Lopez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Joel Lopez

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Culturally Sensitive

Person-Centered

Family Systems

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Joel Lopez

Hi there, I'm Joel! Hello, I am Joel Lopez, LMFT. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families. I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University. I help individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, life-stage transitions, and other debilitating situations. My approach My range of abilities includes using evidence-based practices to provide focused treatment and positive outcomes. My work is client-centered, shaping the therapeutic process to meet the unique needs of each client. I am attentive to cultural sensitivity while helping clients affected by one or various types of oppression. I incorporate solution-focused techniques, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and family systems approaches. Through talk therapy, I guide clients to overcome issues affecting their everyday lives. My focus My main client focus is working with individual adults. Treatment addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, and how these affect your mood, functioning, and relationships. The focus is on your strengths, thoughts, feelings, and the dynamics each brings to a healthier you. The goal is to foster impactful and meaningful relationships. Additionally, my work with the LGBTQ community covers many areas such as youth-at-risk, those questioning, the coming-out process, understanding labels, and exploring the lifestyle you want to create. My communication style I engage in an interactive style-I listen, observe, and provide information tailored to your needs. I offer activities of an explorative nature and sometimes assignments to continue your efforts independently. I am friendly, welcome a good laugh, and also a good cry. I want you to feel comfortable and safe as you share about yourself. My journey to mental healthcare Growing up, I noticed I was a good listener.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1548445539

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What practice does Joel Lopez work with?

Joel Lopez works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Joel Lopez?

Joel Lopez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Joel Lopez on their profile.