Therapist profile
Tommy Lopez, LMFT
North Carolina
LMFT - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, North Carolina / 2373
- NPI1851042329
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Tommy
Tommy Lopez is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina with eight years working as an LMFT and more than 25 years in social work and human services. He works with people who struggle with relationship troubles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. He describes his practice as faith-informed and grounded in his Christian beliefs.
Tommy treats the person in front of him as the expert on their own life. He draws on practical therapy methods to help people talk through communication problems, abandonment concerns, and family of origin issues. He also addresses forgiveness and multicultural concerns alongside struggles with self-love.
In sessions he uses straightforward conversation and problem-focused techniques to identify patterns that keep causing pain. He helps people notice triggers, test different ways of responding, and practice new behaviors in small steps. He also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger or low self-esteem.
The Gottman Method informs his work around relationship dynamics and communication. That means he uses structured exercises and clear feedback to improve interactions and reduce recurring conflict. Solution-focused techniques are used for rapid goal setting and for finding steps that lead to manageable change.
Faith is part of his approach for those who want it; he names biblical values as a foundation and invites spiritual reflection when appropriate. He asks people to identify what matters most to them and then aligns therapeutic work with those priorities. To begin, he asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Tommy uses Client-Centered Therapy to build conversations that focus on the client’s perspective and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete skills to notice unhelpful thinking and test new behavior; it is often used for anger, low self-esteem, and trauma-related reactions. The Gottman Method provides structured exercises and feedback aimed at improving communication and reducing recurring relationship conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan based on what actually changes daily life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, keeping check-ins brief when needed, and making it easier to attend from work or home. Therapists often adapt exercises for video or phone meetings and focus on practical steps that can be practiced between appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He helps with anger that shows up in relationships, family conflict, and following trauma or abuse. He also works on underlying issues like low self-esteem and forgiveness.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a direct, practical approach that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions combine conversation with skills practice and problem-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years as an LMFT and over 25 years of experience in social work and human services.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is an NC LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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