Helen Lopez

Practical, bilingual counseling with evidence-based skills

LMHC Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Helen

Helen Lopez is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She trained in psychology and clinical mental health counseling and brings a practical, skills-oriented approach that emphasizes evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy alongside mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies.

Helen conducts work in both English and Spanish and has supported clients facing issues related to trauma, identity, intimacy, parenting, career transitions, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Her style blends structured interventions with a warm, client-focused stance that centers each person’s priorities.

She uses CBT techniques to address negative thinking and mood patterns, and draws on attachment-informed and client-centered ideas to explore interpersonal dynamics and build a stronger sense of self. Over her career she has also incorporated DBT-informed skills and coaching elements to help people manage intense emotions and improve coping.

Helen practices from Florida and offers multiple remote session formats to increase accessibility for those seeking support.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Helen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood, while ACT emphasizes clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through mindfulness and committed action. She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to explore how early and current relationships shape communication and emotional patterns, which can be useful for intimacy, relationship, and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist assesses each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend or blend methods accordingly so the work matches what the client wants to change and how they prefer to learn new skills.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Florida-based licensed professionals without the need to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting, career transitions, and ADHD among others.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness strategies, attachment-informed perspectives, client-centered care, and dialectical behavior therapy skills to match practical tools with personal exploration.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of professional experience working with people facing mood instability, substance use, identity development, and challenging thought patterns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC MH16113, and practices from Florida.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

She conducts therapy in English and Spanish. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and schedule.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish