Michelle Lopez Clark
Michelle Lopez Clark
Psychotherapist, LPCC, NCC
Gender
Female
Ethnicity/Nationality
Filipina
Language / Dialect
English
Tagalog
Familiarity with faith
Multifaith
Catholicism
community
LGBTQIAA+ / Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Focus
Anxiety
Colonial Mentality
Grief and Loss
Historical / Intergenerational Trauma
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Marriage Issues
Self-Esteem
Women's Issues
Treatment
Couples Counseling
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Gottman Method
Humanistic Therapy
Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Modality
Individual
Relationships (Couples & Non-Monogamous)
About
Kumusta? My name is Michelle Lopez Clark and I am a holistic, inclusive, and trauma-informed psychotherapist. I have been in practice since 2017 and hold the credentials Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California and National Certified Counselor. Growing up, I have always been genuinely interested in listening to people's unique stories and in helping people deepen their connections with both themselves and with others. I provide culturally attuned psychotherapy, hold space for my clients with empathy, and essentially assist in bringing the unconscious into consciousness where healing and growth take place. At the core of my work as a psychotherapist is the desire to help people explore the parts of themselves that long for change, connection, and internal peace to gain their sense of self. Though I may pull from a variety of modalities, my approach to psychotherapy is rooted in depth-oriented therapies and humanistic therapies. Additionally, I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and I am a Bringing Baby Home Educator, adjunct professor at The Chicago School in Southern California, and the author of the children's book "With You."
Individual Therapy for Adults: I help adults move from anxiety and self-doubt to confidence and self-compassion, and ultimately aid in building a strong sense of self. The common challenges I work with are anxiety, depression, childhood and intergenerational trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, martyr complex, imposter syndrome, and multicultural issues.
Couples Therapy: My approach to couples therapy stems from attachment theory and I utilize techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. I help couples move from anger and anxiety to trust and intimacy by assisting them in recognizing the negative cycle that keeps them in a bind and in exploring new ways to repair and connect. I specifically work with couples who both want to improve their relationship and are open to gaining new perspectives. The common challenges I work with are communication, cultural differences, difficulty with life transitions, and navigating grief and loss. The "No Secrets Policy" applies to couples therapy. For couples who experience high conflict, it would be best to work with a therapist who offers in-person couples therapy.
Qualifications
Psychotherapist
LIcensed Professional Clinical Counselor #16591
National Certified Counselor #884195
Years in Practice: Since 2017
School: Marymount University
Location
San Diego, CA
Online / remote services available
Pricing
$185 — $225 per session
Accepted Insurance
Out of Network
