Elisandra Lopes, LMHC

Elisandra Lopes is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with five years of clinical experience. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she works with people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, struggles with motivation, challenges to self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Her approach is built on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to address each person’s individual needs and goals.

She speaks multiple languages, including Portuguese and English, and uses that cultural awareness to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds. Elisandra emphasizes practical, person-focused care that honors where someone is starting from while supporting realistic steps toward change. Taking the first step to seek help can require courage, and she affirms and supports that decision while offering a collaborative, tailored path forward.

Elisandra aims to create a therapeutic relationship that balances empathy with structured support so clients can build coping skills, increase resilience, and work toward clearer goals for well-being. She encourages prospective clients to reach out when they are ready to begin the process of change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Elisandra often draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them explore feelings and values - this approach can be useful for building self-esteem and addressing life changes. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and support coping with chronic stress or trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elisandra works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress is made and as new priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Elisandra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and access. These options allow clients to connect from home or other settings, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue care during transitions, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the work to each person’s situation.