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Online therapist

Martha Lopez

Helping parents and individuals find practical paths

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Martha

Martha Lopez is a licensed professional counselor who sees people in Texas. She brings three years of clinical experience and focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. Martha speaks English and Spanish and uses clear, down-to-earth language so families and individuals can follow along.

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful. Martha centers sessions on the person in front of her.

Background and approach

She listens first, then helps clients notice patterns and try small changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and on Client-Centered methods to follow each person’s pace. Solution-Focused ideas are used to set short-term goals and test what works.

Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and issues around parenting and family. She also helps with painful topics like trauma and abuse, body image, and problems tied to family of origin. Her work emphasizes concrete coping skills and steps clients can practice between meetings.

Sessions can include talk, simple exercises, and goal-setting. Martha aims to be practical and compassionate, helping people reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of control. She keeps explanations plain and checks in often to make sure interventions feel helpful.

For Spanish speakers she offers services in Spanish, and she provides session options like video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People who want to start will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Therapy approaches and online options that fit busy lives

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead. Martha uses this approach to build trust, help people feel heard, and allow goals to emerge at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ways of thinking; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaboration. Martha will talk with clients about what feels useful, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. That means sessions can mix listening, practical exercises, and short-term goal work until a good fit is found.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier on the go, and live chat or text-based messaging lets people check in between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving, while keeping the focus on steady progress and usable tools.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Martha address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and related topics like attachment and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Martha uses a listening-first, practical style. She helps people set small goals, practice coping skills, and notice what changes help in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a therapist with a range of common life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 85411 and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish

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