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Dr. Margarita Lopez, IL Psychologist 071010714, SD Psychologist 629
Illinois
Psychologist - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Work and life changes
About Margarita
Dr. Margarita Lopez is an Illinois and South Dakota licensed psychologist with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career strain, and life changes. Sessions are delivered in English and the practice is based in Illinois.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different ways of responding. She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on listening and working from the person’s own goals.
In sessions she encourages clear, doable steps rather than long descriptions of problems. People can expect to talk about what they want to change, identify patterns that keep problems going, and test small behavior or thinking changes between meetings. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so the therapist and client can see what helps.
Dr. Lopez has worked across a range of concerns including addictions, trauma-related issues, multicultural and immigration-related stress, veteran and first responder challenges, workplace problems, and aging or geriatric matters. She brings ten years of steady clinical practice to those issues and focuses on practical coping tools.
Her work emphasizes collaboration. She treats clients as the expert on their lives and helps them build skills and habits that fit daily life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial session.
How cognitive and person-centered methods work online
Dr. Lopez uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thinking and behavior patterns that maintain stress, anxiety, panic attacks, or problematic substance use. CBT here means looking at specific thoughts and actions, testing them, and practicing alternative responses to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening to what the person wants and working from their own goals. That approach focuses on understanding the person's perspective and building practical steps that fit their life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Lopez will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, client-centered work, or a mix is the best fit based on symptoms, goals, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on noticing patterns, trying small changes, and tracking what works.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of professional experience working across clinical settings with issues including trauma, addiction, and workplace stress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an Illinois Psychologist and a South Dakota Psychologist. Her practice is based in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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