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Rika Lopez

Practical, compassionate therapy for relationships and addictions

LMFT California

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English, Japanese
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About Rika

Rika Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience helping adults, couples, and families navigate complex relationship and personal challenges.

Background and approach

She brings a broad background in treating addictions, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues, and has developed practical strategies to address compulsive sexual behaviors as well as the relational harm those behaviors can cause.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-focused and client-centered work, alongside mindfulness and psychodynamic influences to explore underlying patterns and build coping skills. Rika emphasizes a collaborative pace that balances actionable tools with deeper exploration of core issues, helping clients move through shame, rebuild trust, and manage stress and anger more effectively.

Fluent in English and Japanese, she practices in California and is available through a range of remote session formats. Prospective clients seeking support with family dynamics, parenting concerns, self-esteem, or multicultural issues can expect an empathetic, structured process aimed at steady, sustainable change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Access

Rika integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles to support clients in online settings. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problematic habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early bonds to improve trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation in current relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to set the pace and goals of their work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; Rika works with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions to life circumstances and adjusts the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Rika is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, integrate coping strategies into daily life, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without the constraints of in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rika address?
She works with addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, family and intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also maintains an additional focus on multicultural concerns and sex addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical, skill-based interventions with deeper relational exploration, using client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral and attachment-informed techniques. Sessions aim to combine immediate coping tools with insight into underlying patterns.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and families, developing experience in treating compulsive sexual behaviors as well as mood and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMFT and practices in California under CA LMFT 105880.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for remote care?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Multicultural concernsSex addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Japanese