- Works with anxiety
- Speaks Spanish
- Focus on panic
About Lizette
Lizette Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression, and also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, communication problems, life purpose, and self-love.
She is a first-generation Latina and offers sessions in English and Spanish. Lizette emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are oriented toward helping people name what feels hard and try manageable changes between appointments.
In session she helps people process past hurt and present fears. That can include looking at how early experiences shape current reactions, practicing skills to handle panic or social situations, and working on day-to-day routines that reduce stress. She also addresses relationship patterns that make communication feel stuck.
Her approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a culturally aware perspective. Lizette pays attention to cultural and family context when exploring trauma and depression. She encourages small experiments in real life so people can test what helps and what doesn't.
People who choose her work with a therapist who speaks Spanish and English and who keeps goals concrete. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities together.
Therapeutic methods and how online sessions work
Many of the techniques used are evidence-based and focus on practical skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses, which can reduce anxious reactions in social situations and panic episodes. Exposure-based ideas involve gradual, planned practice with feared situations so responses can change over time rather than staying stuck.Trauma-informed techniques pay attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and behavior. This includes pacing work to avoid overwhelm and building steady coping strategies for triggers or flashbacks. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels manageable and adjust the pace accordingly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, and updates the plan as progress or new needs appear. That makes sessions a joint process rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or family responsibilities. Phone or video sessions may offer different practical benefits such as lower bandwidth needs or a shorter check-in depending on what is available.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, communication problems, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical steps. The focus is on naming problems, practicing skills, and trying small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a practicing LMFT in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and provides services from California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and priorities.