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Carlos Rizo Lopez

Carlos Rizo Lopez

LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm practical support for everyday struggles

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  • Experience 10 years
  • Languages English, Spanish
  • Sessions Online
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship help
  • Spanish and English

About Carlos

Carlos Rizo Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 10 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. He offers calm, respectful conversations that focus on what matters most to each person. He acknowledges how hard it can be to ask for help and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

He works with people on relationship tensions and family conflict, and helps with communication problems, control issues, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose. Isolation and loneliness are among the concerns he addresses, along with panic attacks and building self-love. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs rather than a fixed script.

Carlos tailors the dialogue and treatment plan for every client. He emphasizes practical, everyday steps that can reduce stress and improve how people relate to themselves and others. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and tests small changes that might help.

He approaches therapy with sensitivity and compassion. Spanish and English are both available for sessions. People who prefer straightforward, down-to-earth guidance may find his style fits well.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The process is set up to help people move from thinking about change to taking the next step.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and panic, such as breathing exercises and brief behavioral steps to reduce fear. Another approach addresses relationships and communication by practicing new ways to express needs and set boundaries, which can reduce family conflict and improve closeness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, try an approach, and adjust the plan together based on what is helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on their goals.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, support shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people try different pacing and tools, such as homework between sessions, to work on loneliness, communication skills, and building self-compassion without changing their daily routine.

License and NPI

LCSW California · No. 127807
NPI1720899099

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

Carlos helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues. He also focuses on isolation and loneliness, communication problems, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses straightforward, practical conversations and tailors a plan to each person's needs. The work often centers on small changes and clearer communication in daily life.

How much experience does he have?

He has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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