Michelle Lopez Clark

I have always been genuinely interested in listening to people's unique stories and in helping people deepen their connections with both themselves and with others. I provide culturally attuned psychotherapy, hold space for my clients with empathy, and essentially assist in bringing the unconscious into consciousness where healing and growth take place. At the core of my work as a psychotherapist is the desire to help people explore the parts of themselves that long for change, connection, and internal peace to gain their sense of self.

Though I may pull from a variety of modalities, my approach to psychotherapy is rooted in depth-oriented therapies (Psychodynamic, Attachment, Inner Child) and humanistic therapies (Person-Centered, Gestalt). Additionally, I have training in The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and I am a Bringing Baby Home Educator and adjunct professor at The Chicago School in Southern California.

On a personal note, I enjoy writing for children and families and have published my first children’s book, WITH YOU. I also enjoy matcha latte and audiobooks and I value quality time with my loved ones.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS (TELEHEALTH ONLY) I help adults move from anxiety and self-doubt to confidence and self-compassion. The common challenges I work with are life transitions and adjustments, relationship difficulties, culture-related, grief and loss (including non-death loss), stress management, identity, self-esteem and self-worth, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

COUPLES THERAPY (TELEHEALTH ONLY) My approach to couples therapy stems from attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method. I help couples move from anger and anxiety to trust and intimacy by assisting them in recognizing the negative cycle that keeps them in a bind and in exploring new ways to repair and connect. I specifically work with couples who both want to improve their relationship and are open to gaining new perspectives. The common challenges I work with are communication, difficulty with life transitions (e.g., married life, parenthood, etc.), issues with trust, and navigating grief and loss. The No Secrets Policy applies to Couples Therapy. For couples who experience high conflict, it would be best to work with a therapist who offers in-person couples therapy.