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Carlos Rizo Lopez

Carlos Rizo Lopez, LCSW

California

LCSW - Stress and Relationship support

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 127807
NPI
1720899099
Experience
10 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
California

These details come from information Carlos supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship communication
  • Self-esteem work

About Carlos

Carlos Rizo Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 10 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

He focuses on practical conversations that address everyday pressures like work, money, health, and family dynamics. In sessions he listens to what feels most urgent and helps people break issues into manageable steps. This often includes clarifying communication patterns, identifying control-related habits, and working on self-acceptance and forgiveness.

Carlos pays attention to how stress shows up in daily life. He helps people spot triggers for panic attacks and builds simple routines to reduce their intensity. For relationship and family concerns he emphasizes clearer communication and realistic behavioral shifts rather than abstract ideas.

When someone is struggling with guilt, shame, or isolation he uses straightforward techniques to rebuild confidence and connection. He also supports people who are rethinking life purpose or who want to strengthen self-love through consistent daily practices.

His approach is collaborative and goal-focused. He and the person seeking help set clear next steps together so progress can be tracked. To start, the typical process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on concrete skills and behavioral change. One approach teaches people to notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety and depression; it helps with panic attacks and ongoing worry by introducing small, repeatable exercises. Another common method centers on communication skills and problem-solving for relationship and family concerns; it teaches specific ways to speak and respond so interactions become less reactive and more effective.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints and then recommend techniques to try. This is a collaborative process and methods are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or offering flexibility to attend from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises to an online setting so the focus stays on practical steps that fit everyday routines.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English, Spanish

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he help people with?

Carlos works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, goal-focused conversations that break problems into manageable steps. The emphasis is on clearer communication and everyday behavior changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has 10 years of professional work experience in clinical social work settings. That background informs his practical, day-to-day focus in sessions.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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