- English and Spanish
- Ten years experience
- Focus on relationships
About Carlos
Carlos Rizo Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker in California with ten years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and supports those coping with depression, low self-esteem, and relationship strain. He communicates with respect and sensitivity in both English and Spanish.
Carlos focuses on practical conversations tailored to each person's needs. He listens to what matters most and helps set clear, manageable steps for change. Sessions often center on improving communication, addressing control issues, and working through guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
He also helps people who feel isolated or who are searching for greater life purpose and self-love. For those experiencing panic disorder and panic attacks, he offers calm, steady guidance and strategies meant to reduce immediate distress and build longer-term coping skills.
Carlos adapts each plan to a person’s goals and pace. He aims to make therapy a straightforward process with tangible next steps. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he acknowledges the courage it takes to begin.
He works from a strengths-based perspective that highlights clients’ abilities and resources. Conversations are collaborative and focused on what will help most in day-to-day life. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and details to fit their needs.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online care
Carlos describes his work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate into clear, practical actions. One common approach focuses on teaching coping strategies for anxiety and panic - simple breathing and grounding practices, plus step-by-step plans to manage symptoms when they rise. These methods are helpful for people who need tools they can use in the moment.A second approach emphasizes improving communication and relationships by identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing clearer ways to express needs. This helps reduce repeated conflicts and makes everyday interactions feel less stressful.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carlos will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many clients appreciate that therapy can fit into a busy week and that sessions can be scheduled to match work or family routines. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments and carry new skills into daily life without requiring long travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carlos commonly address?
Carlos helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family strain, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation. He also lists panic disorder and panic attacks among his focus areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical conversations tailored to each person’s needs, listening first and then setting manageable steps for change. Sessions often include work on communication, control issues, and rebuilding self-worth.
How much experience does he have?
Carlos has ten years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and subscription work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.