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Rika Lopez, LMFT
California
LMFT - Addictions and Relationship work
See online therapy options- Addictions support
- Relationship repair
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Rika
Rika Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting strains, and intimacy-related issues. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Lopez often supports people coping with sexually compulsive behavior and partners affected by betrayal in relationships. She also addresses anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, multicultural concerns, and the practical fallout from life changes. Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults, couples, and family dynamics.
Her approach combines clear, structured tools and time to notice patterns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different responses. Attachment-based ideas help look at how close relationships shape expectations and reactions.
Lopez also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to talk through emotions and past influences. Mindfulness techniques are used for managing stress, grounding in the moment, and slowing down reactive impulses. Sessions focus on specific skills people can use between meetings.
She describes therapy as a process with gradual changes. Practical steps and repeated practice are emphasized over quick fixes. To start, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's online options.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Rika Lopez uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that reinforce stress, anxiety, or addictive patterns. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - tracking thoughts, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing alternative responses that can be used day to day. Attachment-based therapy looks at the patterns that show up in close relationships and how those patterns affect current conflicts or trust issues; this can help when working through betrayal or intimacy concerns.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Lopez discusses goals and preferences with each client and adjusts techniques together. That collaborative planning helps decide whether to focus more on skills practice, relational patterns, or exploring past influences during sessions.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time, which makes regular check-ins easier to keep. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can support skill practice, homework reviews, and focused check-ins that slot into a weekday or evening routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting and intimacy-related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and to teach practical strategies people can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults, couples, and family dynamics and has focused work with sexually compulsive behaviors and betrayed partners.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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