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Online therapist

Carlos Rizo Lopez

Guided support for family and personal growth

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Carlos

Carlos Rizo Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and family tension. He speaks English and Spanish and works from California. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can begin to talk through what feels overwhelming.

He has ten years of experience in social work and brings practical, straightforward support to sessions. He helps clients build confidence, improve self-esteem, and manage symptoms of depression and panic.

Background and approach

He also addresses communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame. Carlos focuses on clear goals rather than jargon. He and the client shape a plan together that fits each person’s situation and needs.

Conversations are tailored so they feel useful and direct, not confusing. He pays attention to family dynamics and relationship patterns that keep problems cycling. Carlos offers ways to practice new communication habits and make small, doable changes at home.

He also supports people who are wrestling with isolation, purpose, or self-love. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Carlos acknowledges that first step. He will work with clients to set realistic goals and check progress along the way.

Online approaches that support family and personal change

Carlos draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer, calmer thoughts to reduce anxiety and panic. This method is useful for stress, worry, and sudden panic symptoms. Another common technique focuses on communication skills and interaction patterns. It teaches small, repeatable habits to reduce conflict and improve closeness within family relationships. This approach is helpful when people are stuck in repeating arguments or feel unheard. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carlos collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed. Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people juggling family commitments. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses communication problems, guilt, shame, and panic symptoms.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical, goal-oriented conversation. He tailors the plan to each person and uses straightforward tools to practice at home.
How long has he been practicing?
Carlos has ten years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with CA LCSW 127807 and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients located in California.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets with clients using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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