Therapist profile
Sara Lopes, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC - Anger and Addiction support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / 11731
- NPI1447677224
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Sara
Sara Lopes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Sara spent much of her early career supporting people experiencing homelessness and those managing serious mental health and addiction challenges. She also has a background in social work focused on low-income clients and housing stability. That experience shaped a practical, down-to-earth style that aims to meet everyday problems clearly and directly.
Her approach begins by getting to know who someone is and what matters to them. From there she selects tools that fit the person’s pace and goals. She commonly draws on Client-Centered ideas, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.
Sara aims to help people notice relief and forward movement sooner rather than later. In sessions she focuses on concrete steps, skill building, and clearer ways to respond when anger or stress flare up. She emphasizes respect and steady support while people work through difficult situations.
Her stated availability includes online office hours Monday through Saturday. For new clients she offers messaging and live chat sessions rather than phone or video, and she asks new clients to use the site matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Approaches and online sessions that focus on skills
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience first and helps the therapist understand what matters most to them. This approach supports people who need to feel heard while deciding what changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help when strong feelings or relationship stresses get in the way.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches and skills fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That planning is ongoing and can change as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking. The therapist's stated practice for new clients uses messaging and live chat sessions rather than phone or video. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site before their first appointment.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, ADHD, and related problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, person-focused approach and picks methods that fit the client's pace and goals, emphasizing skills and clear steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with people who experienced homelessness and with serious mental health and addiction challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
For new clients she currently provides messaging and live chat sessions only; phone and video are not offered for new clients right now.
How does payment work and what does it 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?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.