- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Cristobal
Cristobal Lopez is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. He also addresses concerns such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
Cristobal focuses on clear, practical conversations. He helps people name what is most troubling, notice patterns, and try different ways of responding. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and make decisions feel more manageable rather than offer quick fixes.
People bring a range of experiences into sessions, including past traumatic events and current relationship or work stress. Cristobal listens in both English and Spanish. He encourages straightforward discussion about feelings and behavior so clients can experiment with small changes between sessions.
His work emphasizes steady progress over time. That can look like short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper themes such as guilt, shame, or purpose. He invites clients to reflect on values and next steps without pressuring immediate answers.
Practical matters such as scheduling and costs are handled through the service's subscription system, which can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for the concerns Cristobal treats include trauma-focused work and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Trauma-focused work helps unpack how past events continue to affect current behavior and emotions, and supports paced processing of difficult memories. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and help people try different responses to reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cristobal will discuss what feels most useful based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. He collaborates with clients to choose methods and adjusts them over time as progress and priorities change.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as keeping appointments around work, avoiding travel time, or having shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people connect without being on camera or allow quicker follow-up between longer sessions. Ask about available formats when you schedule to find what works best.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses plain, practical conversation to identify what matters most and to test small changes. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and make decisions more manageable.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California. His practice is listed as located in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.