Helen Lopez, LMHC

Helen Lopez is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of practice. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on her background in psychology and clinical mental health counseling. Helen aims to make therapy clear and practical for people under stress.

She offers straightforward talk and tools to manage anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Helen helps people notice negative self-talk and gently challenge unhelpful beliefs. She also supports those coping with substance use, grief, and identity questions.

Her approach blends several methods to fit each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Helen also uses client-centered work to focus on each person's goals.

People who come to her for help with relationships or parenting find practical steps to improve communication and set boundaries. She also works with concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, such as adjusting to life transitions and loss. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small homework tasks, and steady progress.

Helen trained at the University of Central Florida and completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Argosy University in Sarasota. She brings both clinical knowledge and everyday language to sessions. She aims to meet each person where they are and help them move forward.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes through small, values-based steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to change patterns that keep problems like anxiety and low mood going.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for regulating strong emotions and tolerating distress. It can be useful for mood instability, intense reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative planning helps shape session goals and practice exercises between meetings.

If you are considering online work, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Talk with the therapist about scheduling preferences and practical adjustments so therapy can be woven into everyday routines.