Dr. Margarita Lopez

Compassionate CBT-informed clinical psychologist

IL Psychologist 071010714, SD Psychologist 629 Illinois

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Margarita

Dr. Margarita Lopez brings a decade of clinical experience to her practice, supporting people who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family challenges, sleep difficulties, self-esteem struggles, career uncertainty, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She also addresses related topics such as aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, communication problems, domestic violence, substance misuse, immigration-related stress, multicultural concerns, panic attacks, workplace conflict, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

Her work is grounded in respect for each person's knowledge of their own life, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered stance that emphasizes collaboration and personal strengths. Dr.

Lopez aims to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build practical coping skills, and clarify values that guide change. She encourages a paced, compassionate process that honors readiness and individual goals.

Licensed in Illinois and South Dakota (IL Psychologist 071010714, SD Psychologist 629), she offers evidence-informed options tailored to the presenting concern and the client’s preferences. English-language services are provided through online formats suited to varied schedules and needs.

Integrating CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Dr. Lopez combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered principles to guide online work in a way that emphasizes practical change and personal meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is focused on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching concrete strategies to shift those patterns, which can help with anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, creating a space where clients’ own goals and strengths direct the pace and focus of sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she treats approach selection as a collaborative decision. Together with each client she explores goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past to tailor interventions that fit the person’s life and values rather than applying a single method to every concern.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for greater flexibility in scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options support a range of communication styles and can help clients integrate therapeutic work into busy or changing routines.

Frequently asked questions

What clinical concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as panic attacks and workplace issues.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered attitude, focusing on practical skills, exploring thoughts and behaviors, and collaborating with clients to build on their strengths.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, motivation, and confidence.

What credentials and location information are on file?

She is licensed as a psychologist in Illinois and South Dakota with identifiers IL Psychologist 071010714 and SD Psychologist 629, and her listed location is Illinois.

Can I work with her if I live in another country?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What kinds of session formats are offered?

Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesImmigration issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois, South Dakota

Languages

English