- Client-centered care
- CBT and solutions
- English and Spanish
About Martha
Martha Lopez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction find steadier ground. She uses plain conversation and focused work to help people manage hard moments and regain control of everyday life.
Martha prefers a client-centered style that starts with listening. She asks what matters to each person and builds goals from there. Sessions are practical and grounded, with time spent identifying what is getting in the way and trying new ways to cope.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test different responses. Solution-focused techniques are used when someone wants brief, goal-directed work that creates fast, usable changes. Trauma-focused methods are available when past hurt is part of the problem.
With three years of experience, Martha aims for clear steps and steady progress rather than vague promises. She helps people who worry a lot, struggle with mood or substances, or face big life changes find tools that fit their day-to-day. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for people living in Texas.
People who choose Martha can expect direct talk about current problems, collaborative goal-setting, and practical skills to try between sessions. She encourages small experiments and regular check-ins so progress can be measured and adjusted over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Martha uses client-centered therapy to start where each person is. This approach focuses on listening, understanding personal goals, and shaping sessions around what feels most important. It helps clarify priorities and build motivation for change.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps, helps people test new behaviors, and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Martha will work with clients to decide whether a more exploratory client-centered path, structured CBT exercises, or a short-term solution-focused plan makes sense. Goals, personal preferences, and how someone responds to early work guide that choice.
Confirm session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let someone join from a quieter location. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to suit remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Martha helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on related issues such as attachment, abandonment, body image, and impulse control.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods, and can include trauma-focused work when past events are part of the difficulty.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and behavior-related concerns. Her work emphasizes clear goals and hands-on strategies for change.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Sessions are offered by a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located in Texas.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the match and scheduling details.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability to begin the intake and matching process.