Tommy Lopez , LMFT

Tommy Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in North Carolina who brings a blend of clinical training and long-term human services experience to his work. He has eight years of experience practicing as an LMFT and more than 25 years of background as a social worker and human services professional, which informs his understanding of family systems, relationship dynamics, and community contexts.

He works with individuals, couples, and families facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. His additional focus areas include abandonment, communication problems, family of origin issues, forgiveness, multicultural concerns, and cultivating self-love. He centers therapy on each person’s strengths and believes clients are the experts in their own stories, partnering with them to build practical strategies for change.

As a Christian, he draws on faith as part of his therapeutic approach and often frames the work within a biblical perspective - quoting the guidance to "Seek First the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and everything else will be added" as a foundation for a faith-informed therapeutic relationship. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms those first steps as meaningful parts of the healing journey.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relationship and Family Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities, helping people feel heard and supported as they explore personal and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and building practical skills to change those patterns - it is often helpful for managing anger, anxiety related to relationships, and low self-esteem. The Gottman Method offers structured tools for couples to improve communication, reduce conflict, and rebuild trust using research-based exercises and skills training.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tommy Lopez works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He draws on his training as a licensed professional to tailor sessions and adjust techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Tommy can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, family responsibilities, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to choose the format that best supports each person or couple’s comfort and accessibility.