Nicole Lopez

Does your mind buzz with the weight of expectations? Maybe you've been told you're "too perfectionistic," yet you still feel like you're falling short. As a social worker and therapist, I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, relationship challenges, and identity concerns. I believe that through therapy, cultivating self-compassion, healing your inner critic, and meaningful transformation are possible. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, feel more confident in who you are, and move toward a life that feels authentic to you.

I approach therapy collaboratively, taking into account you as a whole person, including the parts of yourself that may feel harsh or critical. Using an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approach, we'll explore these different parts, cultivate self-compassion, and work toward healing. Together, we'll find solutions that work best for you and create space for meaningful transformation, helping you build a life guided by your own values.

In our first session, I'll ask questions to better understand you as a whole person, where you are in life, and what brings you to therapy. We'll explore your experiences, challenges, and what you're hoping to accomplish through our work together. This is also an opportunity for us to get to know each other, discuss your goals, and see if we're a good fit. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, understood, and comfortable taking the next step.