Gabriela Lopez-Machon

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families who want a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Many people come to therapy because something in their lives or relationships isn’t working the way they want it to, whether that’s ongoing conflict, feeling stuck in certain patterns, burnout, or simply a sense that something could feel better.

A lot of the clients I work with are interested in understanding their own interpersonal dynamics. They may want to explore how they show up in relationships, why certain conflicts repeat, why boundaries can feel difficult, or why they find themselves reacting in ways they don’t fully understand. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and gain insight into these patterns so that you can relate to yourself and others in ways that feel more intentional and fulfilling.

My approach is relational and insight-oriented, informed by psychodynamic thinking. I believe that when we better understand our emotions, past experiences, and relational patterns, we can create meaningful and lasting change. I aim to provide a thoughtful, collaborative space where you can explore what’s coming up for you, develop greater self-awareness, and work toward healthier relationships and a greater sense of clarity and balance in your life.

My approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I believe that many of the challenges we face, whether in relationships, work, or within ourselves, are connected to patterns that develop over time. In therapy, we work together to explore these patterns and better understand the emotions, experiences, and beliefs that shape them.

I often draw from psychodynamic and relational approaches, which focus on increasing self-awareness and understanding how past experiences and relationships influence the present. At the same time, our work is grounded in what is happening in your life right now, your current relationships, stressors, and goals.

I aim to create a space where clients feel comfortable being curious about themselves without judgment. Through reflection and conversation, we can work toward greater clarity, stronger emotional insight, and new ways of relating to yourself and others.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s been going on in your life, what you’re hoping might feel different, and any patterns or challenges you’ve been noticing in yourself or your relationships.

My goal in the first session is to create a comfortable, thoughtful space where you can share at your own pace. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy, many people come in simply knowing that something feels difficult or confusing, and we can begin exploring that together.

By the end of the first session, we’ll usually have a clearer sense of what you’d like to work on and whether it feels like a good fit to continue working together. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we’ll move at a pace that feels supportive and meaningful for you.