Cristina Lopez-Mera, LMHC

LMHC specializing in anxiety and trauma

LMHC with 20 years
Works with ages 3 to 81
Certified yoga instructor

About Cristina Lopez-Mera

Cristina Lopez-Mera is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 20 years of clinical experience who has worked with clients ranging in age from 3 to 81. She focuses on personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and abuse, adjustment disorder, and sex therapy, offering care tailored to the specific concerns and developmental stages of each person. Cristina incorporates mindfulness techniques for clients interested in learning relaxation and emotional regulation skills, and she is a certified yoga instructor who integrates holistic, body-aware practices when appropriate to complement talk therapy.

She supports both short-term problem solving and longer-term personal growth, helping clients set realistic goals and develop practical coping strategies. Her work emphasizes collaboration, paced progress, and attention to emotional and somatic experience so individuals can process difficult events, strengthen relationships, and rebuild a sense of purpose. Cristina aims to guide people toward greater resilience and well-being as they move through life changes and recovery.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Cristina Lopez-Mera have?

Cristina Lopez-Mera has 20 years of experience.

Is Cristina Lopez-Mera a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Her license details are MA LMHC 5000812 and FL LMHC MH11041.

In which languages does Cristina Lopez-Mera provide therapy?

Cristina Lopez-Mera provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Cristina Lopez-Mera located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Cristina Lopez-Mera as my therapist?

You can work with Cristina Lopez-Mera through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cristina Lopez-Mera work with international clients?

Cristina Lopez-Mera does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cristina Lopez-Mera cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaborative, client-led goal setting. In this approach the therapist creates a supportive atmosphere where individuals explore values, identity, and relationships to build self-esteem and navigate life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and learning practical skills to change them. CBT is often used to address anxiety, depressive symptoms, and everyday coping challenges by teaching concrete strategies for managing thoughts and actions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple techniques for calming the nervous system, which can help reduce stress and improve emotion regulation. These practices pair well with other therapies when clients want tools for relaxation and greater bodily awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cristina will work collaboratively with each person to select or combine methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals can tailor interventions to each format so clients receive consistent therapeutic support even when meeting remotely.

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