LMHC

Sara Lopes, LMHC

Experience8 years
LocationMassachusetts
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Sara

Sara Lopes is an LMHC with eight years of professional experience who centers therapy on the person in front of her.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, paced approach that begins by learning about each client's story and strengths, then tailoring methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to meet individual needs. Her background includes substantial social work with people experiencing homelessness and challenges related to mental health and addiction, which informs a pragmatic, strengths-based practice.

Sara works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses related areas like domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and smoking or vaping cessation.

Clients can expect respect, compassion, and a focus on practical shifts that build confidence and forward momentum in daily life. Availability is based in Massachusetts and services are offered in English.

For new clients, current intake is limited to messaging and live chat sessions; other session formats may be available depending on scheduling and ongoing availability.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Sara commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in her online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and many day-to-day stressors. Motivational interviewing emphasizes a respectful, collaborative conversation to strengthen motivation for change and is especially useful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and readiness-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then try methods that fit those priorities. Clients can expect adjustments over time as progress and new information shape the plan.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from Massachusetts without commuting, allow more options for brief check-ins or ongoing messaging support, and help fit therapy into busy or unpredictable routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Sara works with many common and complex concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her practice is client-centered and collaborative, drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to tailor care to each persons needs and pace.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has eight years of professional experience and a background in social work supporting people affected by homelessness, serious mental health challenges, and addiction.

Where is she licensed and based?

Sara holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts under credential MA LMHC 11731.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging; note that for new clients current intake is via messaging and live chat only.

How is cost and billing handled?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Sara can help with

Sara Lopes works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Sara works with people who have experienced homelessness, serious mental health, and addiction.

Sara works with those who are low-income.

How Sara approaches therapy

Sara's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Sara uses Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Sara is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts.