- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Martha
Martha Lopez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She takes a direct and compassionate approach, listening first and working with each person to set clear, realistic goals for change. In sessions she focuses on everyday steps that make life feel more manageable.
That might mean learning new coping skills, practicing ways to change unhelpful thoughts, or trying small experiments to improve routine and mood.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with addictions, anger, career stress, and relationship or family concerns. Martha uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s priorities. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques when thinking patterns are getting in the way.
For trauma-related concerns she uses trauma-focused methods aimed at reducing the hold of painful memories over daily life. Her style is practical and straightforward. Conversations tend to move from understanding problems to testing simple strategies that can fit into busy schedules.
She speaks English and Spanish, and she tailors tools to fit the realities of parenting, work, and caregiver roles. With three years of clinical work, Martha blends care with concrete plans. People who want clear steps and a calm, respectful listener often find this approach helpful.
She invites clients to define progress in ways that matter to them.
What Martha works with
Everything Martha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Martha helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Martha lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. Online sessions allow the therapist to follow the client's pace and priorities while using conversation to clarify goals and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small changes. Over video or phone it is easy to review thought patterns, set homework, and track behavior between sessions to spot progress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss which methods feel most useful and adjust plans based on your needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying an approach for a few sessions and changing course if something does not fit.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, mood tracking, or quick skill practice between sessions. These formats make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Martha
What concerns does she address?
Martha helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, eating issues, anger, and career strain. She also supports people facing parenting strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style that prioritizes the person's own goals and values. Sessions include practical steps and clear strategies to test between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, behavior, and relationship concerns. That experience includes work with addiction and trauma-related issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not taking international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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