Melissa Lopez, LCSW
Nearby
Get Featured on Wellness.com
> Learn More
Clinical Social Workers
Neurofeedback & Biofeedback
Pasadena, CA
Psychotherapy and Consultation
Pasadena, CA
Judith A. Winters
Pasadena, CA
Kristee L Benedetto
Pasadena, CA
Psychotherapist
107 South Fair Oaks Avenue #312
Pasadena, CA 91105
About
I do not just sit and stare at your for fifty minutes. My goal is to help you in the here and now, believe me the past is important but equally important is helping you learn concrete skills for helping you cope in your day to day life as well as providing you with an outside perspective or help you navigate a difficult time.
I offer a free in person consultation.
Melissa Lopez, LCSW
The decision to begin therapy is one that can be very personal, it can also bring up many feelings and questions, my hope is to help you navigate those feelings and answer your questions about the process.I do not just sit and stare at your for fifty minutes. My goal is to help you in the here and now, believe me the past is important but equally important is helping you learn concrete skills for helping you cope in your day to day life as well as providing you with an outside perspective or help you navigate a difficult time.
I offer a free in person consultation.
Primary Specialty
Clinical Social Worker
Gender
Female
Education
Melissa Lopez
I earned my Masters in Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, MA. At Smith College School for Social Work I was trained in classical theories and learned to work with clients from a psycho dynamic, insight oriented perspective. I earned my Bachelors of Arts from the University of Redlands, Johnston College in Redlands, CA. My degree in undergraduate was a self created degree titled, Dimensions of Social Injustice and Social Change, a degree which allowed me to delve into different areas of societal oppression and examine how oppression and injustice have affected people and communities, it also allowed me to examine how people who have been oppressed have created change on a personal and societal level.
I earned my Masters in Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, MA. At Smith College School for Social Work I was trained in classical theories and learned to work with clients from a psycho dynamic, insight oriented perspective. I earned my Bachelors of Arts from the University of Redlands, Johnston College in Redlands, CA. My degree in undergraduate was a self created degree titled, Dimensions of Social Injustice and Social Change, a degree which allowed me to delve into different areas of societal oppression and examine how oppression and injustice have affected people and communities, it also allowed me to examine how people who have been oppressed have created change on a personal and societal level.
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers Glendale Area Mental Health Professionals The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement Board Member, Center for Clinical Social Work (July 2010 - Present) NASW Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship Panel (June 2010 - Present)
Services
Relationship Issues-Couples Work-Marriage Counseling-Divorce - Together, we can resolve intimacy and communication issues, as your couples therapist I can also help you manage the numerous feelings that can come with the divorce process. I specialize in working with couples of all sexual orientations and genders, including multicultural couples.
Grief and Bereavement, Including Pet Loss- We'll work together to cope with the death of a parent, child, sibling, spouse/life partner, friend or pet. This can be an especially difficult time, whether the death was caused by illness, suicide, homicide or an accident. The grief experienced can be overwhelming making it difficult for you to manage day to day activities. I offer compassionate grief counseling that can help you find the support you need.
For those experiencing the loss of a pet please visit my website.
Coping with Chronic Illness - If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a chronic health issue, you can feel concerned, angry, sad and overwhelmed. Don't feel as if you're in it alone. I have successfully helped counsel individuals with health issues that affect women, HIV/AIDS and other chronic health issues.
Life Transitions - In this day and age, you can feel as if nothing is certain. I can help you within the therapy process surmount the confusion surrounding role transitions, career changes, transitions from college/graduate school, job loss and much more.
Depression - Many people may not understand that you can't just "snap" out of being depressed. It is at times difficult to find the support and understanding that you need. I can help you learn positive coping skills that will help you manage depression but also help you learn how to prevent falling into another depression cycle after you are feeling better.
SEXUALITY, GENDER and LGBTQI ISSUES are also areas of importance for me. I pride myself on working within oppressed communities by helping individuals cope with racism, homophobia and sexism issues.
Grief and Bereavement, Including Pet Loss- We'll work together to cope with the death of a parent, child, sibling, spouse/life partner, friend or pet. This can be an especially difficult time, whether the death was caused by illness, suicide, homicide or an accident. The grief experienced can be overwhelming making it difficult for you to manage day to day activities. I offer compassionate grief counseling that can help you find the support you need.
For those experiencing the loss of a pet please visit my website.
Coping with Chronic Illness - If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a chronic health issue, you can feel concerned, angry, sad and overwhelmed. Don't feel as if you're in it alone. I have successfully helped counsel individuals with health issues that affect women, HIV/AIDS and other chronic health issues.
Life Transitions - In this day and age, you can feel as if nothing is certain. I can help you within the therapy process surmount the confusion surrounding role transitions, career changes, transitions from college/graduate school, job loss and much more.
Depression - Many people may not understand that you can't just "snap" out of being depressed. It is at times difficult to find the support and understanding that you need. I can help you learn positive coping skills that will help you manage depression but also help you learn how to prevent falling into another depression cycle after you are feeling better.
SEXUALITY, GENDER and LGBTQI ISSUES are also areas of importance for me. I pride myself on working within oppressed communities by helping individuals cope with racism, homophobia and sexism issues.
Consumer Feedback
Add a Review
There are no recent reviews. Be the first!
©2025 Wellness®.com is a registered trademark of Wellness.com, Inc.