Cristina Lopez-Mera, LMHC

Cristina Lopez-Mera is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of practice in Florida. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on long experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship concerns. Cristina aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for people juggling busy lives.

She works in a down-to-earth, client-centered way. Sessions focus on what matters to each person right now, whether that is coping with grief, building self-esteem, or navigating a major life change. Cristina blends practical skills with conversations that help people understand the patterns behind their struggles.

Cristina also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce distress. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when someone needs support finding reasons to change, especially around addictions and habit patterns.

Mindfulness practices and simple relaxation skills are offered for people who want tools to calm anxiety or improve daily focus. Her background includes work across many concerns such as career stress, multicultural issues, family of origin problems, and immigration-related stress.

Clients often come for short-term goal work and for longer-term personal growth. Cristina encourages honest conversation, steady skill practice, and realistic steps so people can move forward at a manageable pace.

How these approaches translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thought that keep problems going and then test small behavior changes. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and habit-based concerns like addictions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s priorities so conversations stay relevant and respectful.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cristina will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying brief CBT exercises, practicing mindfulness tools, or using motivational interviewing to build momentum for change.

Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week by reducing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or let someone choose a quieter setting that supports focused work.