About Gladys
Gladys Lopez is a licensed professional counselor in California with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and problems with self-esteem and confidence. Gladys speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.
She works with people facing career difficulties and those coping with major life changes. Conversations in sessions are tailored to each person's needs and paced to match what feels doable.
Background and approach
Gladys pays attention to communication patterns and helps people improve how they express needs and set boundaries. Clients also bring issues like divorce and separation, guilt and shame, challenges at work, and struggles common to young adulthood. Gladys uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce overwhelm and rebuild a sense of control.
She breaks down bigger goals into small, clear steps that can be practiced between sessions. Her style is respectful and direct, with an emphasis on building self-love and practical coping skills. Gladys helps people identify what's getting in the way of progress and then tries out workable alternatives.
She encourages small changes that add up over time. To begin, Gladys asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Work is collaborative, with attention to what each person wants to change and how best to get there.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Gladys draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address everyday problems. One approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and stress - clients learn breathing and attention strategies, plus steps to change unhelpful thinking patterns. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and relationship skills - this involves role-play, clear language practice, and setting boundaries to reduce conflict and build confidence.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try techniques that fit their situation, and adjust the plan as needed. That way the work stays relevant and achievable for the individual.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and practicing new skills in real time. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions and keep momentum with brief updates or exercises. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while still focusing on progress.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish