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Elisandra Lopes

Empathetic clinician focused on practical change

LMHC Massachusetts

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Portuguese

About Elisandra

Elisandra Lopes is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with five years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions, and she adapts her conversational style and care plan to reflect each person’s needs.

Background and approach

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients explore practical strategies and personal strengths. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques that include cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods.

Elisandra aims to help clients build coping skills, reframe unhelpful patterns, and set achievable goals for change. She communicates in English and Portuguese and draws on a collaborative stance to tailor sessions to the individual’s situation and priorities.

How Elisandra Integrates Evidence-Based Methods Online



Elisandra commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also draws on client-centered therapy, prioritizing a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship in which the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of work. These approaches are helpful for concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and stress management because they combine practical skill-building with supportive listening.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and she approaches that selection collaboratively. She will work with clients to assess needs, set goals, and try approaches that fit personal preferences and life circumstances, adjusting strategies over time based on what is most helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible and accessible for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats let clients engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and select the communication style that feels most effective for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elisandra commonly address?
She supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, plus a range of related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and panic symptoms.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is compassionate and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques aimed at developing coping skills and actionable steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a licensed clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential MA LMHC with license number LMHC10000905 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages can clients use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese to accommodate speakers of those languages.
What session formats are available?
Elisandra offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English, Portuguese