- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Spanish and English
About Cristobal
Cristobal Lopez is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and the practical challenges of life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and focus on helping clients manage difficult feelings and everyday struggles like isolation and shame.
In sessions he listens for what matters most to the person in front of him. He helps clients name their concerns, notice patterns in thought and behavior, and try small, practical changes. He also addresses issues such as forgiveness, guilt, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia when these come up in therapy.
His approach centers on clear, direct conversation and step-by-step problem solving. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and works with clients to set reasonable goals for change. He does not promise quick fixes, but focuses on actions that can reduce distress over time.
Cristobal explains options in plain language and encourages clients to take the pacing that fits them. He supports people who feel stuck after trauma or life transitions, and those who struggle with feelings of isolation or persistent worry. He emphasizes practical strategies that people can use between sessions.
To begin with him, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first appointment. The therapy subscription can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Cristobal uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and get unstuck. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small, practical experiments. This helps when worry, social anxiety and persistent negative thinking interfere with daily life. Another approach emphasizes paced exposure to feared situations in gradual steps, which can reduce avoidance and increase confidence over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cristobal will collaborate with each client to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the pace they want. He reviews progress and adapts plans so techniques match what actually helps for the person in front of him.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or family demands, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills between meetings in real-life settings and bring those experiences back into therapy for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general therapy style?
He offers clear, direct conversation and step-by-step problem solving. Sessions focus on naming concerns, noticing patterns, and trying practical changes between appointments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes work with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and he practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in-person, phone, or video.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup flow.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.