Saira Lopes

My name is Saira Lopes and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and Illinois. I earned my Masters in Social Work from Boston College and have over a decade of experience working with individuals, young adults, adults, couples, and families.

As a clinical social worker, my specialties include supporting my clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, relational conflict and low self-esteem. I have a client-centered, strength-based approach when working with my clients. I believe that you are the expert of your life and my main role is to equip you with the tools you need to help you navigate life with confidence and clarity.

My treatment modality is holistic and eclectic however, I often utilize CBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness strategies to support my clients in reaching their therapeutic goals. I believe in incorporating different therapeutic approaches to create a custom fit based on each client's needs. Life can be difficult but you do not have to figure it out alone. Therapy creates a safe space to explore your lived experience and empower you with skills to challenge difficulties you may be facing.

During my free time, I enjoy working out, watching The Office, creating meals or artwork, and playing with niece and nephews.

Saira speaks Cape Verdean Creole.

My treatment modality is holistic and eclectic however, I often utilize CBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness strategies to support my clients in reaching their therapeutic goals. I believe in incorporating different therapeutic approaches to create a custom fit based on each client's needs.

Clients can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they can talk openly about what’s been going on in their lives. In the first session, we’ll clarify what brought them in, identify their goals, and begin creating a plan tailored to their needs. My focus is on helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered from the very start.