Nancy Lopez

LCSW

California

Motivation-focused LCSW helping with stress and mood

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, California / 122021

NPI

1508668336

Experience

3 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Goal oriented
   • Bilingual English Spanish
   • Practical skills

   About Nancy

   Nancy Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable and clear. Her approach centers on motivation, practical problem solving, and building confidence over time.

   Nancy often focuses on concrete goals. She uses techniques that help people break problems into smaller steps and strengthen their resolve to change. Sessions emphasize straightforward conversation about what matters most to the person sitting across from her.

   Her background includes three years of professional experience working with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder as well as addiction-related motivation and recovery issues. She also addresses caregiving stress, body image, communication problems, and the strain of immigration or discrimination.

   In the room she aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their thoughts and feelings. The work is collaborative - she helps people identify priorities and try small changes between sessions. This can include practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and focused, goal-oriented strategies.

   Nancy supports people dealing with isolation, panic symptoms, grief and end-of-life concerns, and questions about sexuality and women’s issues. She offers direct, compassionate guidance while helping people build skills that fit daily life.

2. How motivational and solution-focused work translates online

   Nancy uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and to strengthen personal motivation. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping a person clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps and past successes to build on what already works for the person.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Nancy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize motivation, thought-work, or short-term solution strategies, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
   
   Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel to appointments. It also allows people to continue steady progress when life is hectic, using focused conversation and practical exercises that translate well to remote sessions.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does she help with?

   Nancy works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, immigration issues, panic, and isolation.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is collaborative and practical, using motivational techniques, cognitive behavioral ideas, and solution-focused strategies to set clear, manageable goals.

   What is her professional background?

   She has three years of professional experience working with mood disorders, motivation for change, and addiction-related concerns alongside other life stressors.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds an LCSW license in California and practices out of that state.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

   Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

   She is not currently accepting international clients.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin therapy with her?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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