Therapy With Melissa Lopez LCSW

At Counseling for All Seasons, our mission is to provide a safe, welcoming, and empowering space for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Our team is dedicated to working with clients from diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences to address a wide range of issues and concerns. Our approach is rooted in an anti-oppression framework, recognizing the impact of systemic trauma, historical trauma, and oppressive systems on our daily lives and relationships.

Our Services

We offer a unique blend of therapy modalities and frameworks to address the complex needs of our clients. Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual, including:

• BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Affirming Therapy: A safe space for BIPOC individuals to process their experiences, emotions, and concerns without the need for explanation or justification.
• Queer/LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy: A nurturing environment for individuals from the Queer community to work through challenges, including self-acceptance, relationships, and identity exploration.
• Grief and Loss Counseling: A compassionate space to process the loss of a loved one, pet, or significant life event.
• Trauma Recovery: A trauma-informed approach to help individuals heal from past traumas, including domestic violence, child abuse, and historical trauma.
• Life Transitions: Guidance and support for navigating major life changes, such as career shifts, identity crises, or aging.
• Depression Counseling: A non-judgmental space to explore feelings of low mood, despair, and hopelessness, with the goal of developing coping skills and restoring well-being.
• Spirituality and Self-Discovery: Exploration of the intersection of spirituality and personal identity, as well as the challenges of maintaining faith and beliefs amidst life's complexities.

Therapy Approach

As your therapist, I, Melissa Lopez, LCSW, draw from a range of modalities and frameworks to create a personalized approach for each client. These may include:

• Anti-oppression and decolonial frameworks
• Feminist and gender-affirming theories
• Psycho-dynamic and DBT-informed practices
• Mindfulness and Internal Family Systems theories
• A commitment to understanding the impact of systemic trauma, historical trauma, and intergenerational trauma

Telehealth Services

We offer telehealth counseling services via Zoom or telephone, making it convenient for clients to access therapy from the comfort of their own space.

Community and Office Location

Our office is conveniently located in Old Town Pasadena, serving clients from Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, Alhambra, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Glendale, Los Feliz, Atwater, Boyle Heights, El Sereno, and the greater Los Angeles surrounding communities.

Initial Contact

If you're considering therapy for the first time or have questions about the process, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing, growth, and empowerment.

Resources and Readings

For those seeking additional information or support, click the links below to access relevant resources and readings on topics such as grief, trauma, and mental health.