Carlos Rizo Lopez, LCSW

Carlos Rizo Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. He brings a compassionate, respectful, and sensitive approach to his work, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s distinct needs and goals.

Carlos focuses on practical strategies that build confidence, enhance communication, and address issues such as control, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose. He emphasizes tailored care that meets people where they are and helps them develop tools for managing panic symptoms, improving self-love, and repairing relationships. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained to assess and treat emotional and behavioral concerns - he blends professional training with a warm, client-centered style.

Carlos provides services in both English and Spanish and seeks to create an environment of empathy and understanding. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors the step of reaching out, working collaboratively to set realistic goals and foster sustainable change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Carlos uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote work. He employs cognitive-style strategies to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce stress and anxiety and support clearer decision making. He also uses skills-focused communication work to improve interactions in relationships and families, teaching practical ways to express needs, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts. Additionally, behavioral strategies aimed at increasing meaningful activity and motivation are used to address low mood and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carlos works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He values client input and adjusts methods over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage in therapy from familiar settings, while still working with a licensed professional toward meaningful progress.