Sara Lopes , LMHC

Sara Lopes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with 8 years of experience supporting people who have experienced homelessness as well as those facing serious mental health and addiction challenges. She holds a master’s degree and earned her LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which identifies clinicians trained to provide professional counseling and psychotherapy.

Her background includes extensive social work with low-income individuals confronting housing instability and related hardships. She emphasizes moving at each person’s pace, learning about who they are, and tailoring treatment to fit the individual or couple. In her clinical work she draws heavily on Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients explore change and build practical skills.

Sara aims to offer a therapeutic experience that promotes relief and meaningful shifts sooner rather than later, while building confidence in both the client and the therapeutic process. People who work with her can expect to be treated with respect, care, and compassion, and to have a clinician who walks alongside them as they pursue goals that feel true and authentic.

Her online office hours are Monday through Saturday, with Sunday reserved as a personal day; messages received after Saturday evening are answered on Monday. She is not currently accepting new clients and does not accept international clients.

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