- relationship issues
- anger management
- communication skills
About Tommy
Tommy Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in North Carolina with eight years of professional experience as an LMFT and more than 25 years in social work and human services. He works with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also focuses on abandonment, communication problems, family of origin issues, forgiveness, multicultural concerns, and self-love.
Tommy frames therapy around each person's own story and strengths. He sees clients as experts on their lives and uses conversations to draw out practical steps. His practice is informed by his Christian faith and a belief that spiritual guidance can be part of the therapeutic process when clients wish to include it.
In sessions he talks through current problems and looks for small, manageable changes. He draws from several approaches to match what a person needs, including techniques that help change unhelpful thoughts and those that improve how partners communicate. He also uses goal-focused strategies to build forward movement between sessions.
Tommy aims to help people reduce the heat of arguments, rebuild trust after hurts, and handle lingering resentment. He will work on skills such as clearer communication, setting boundaries, and recognizing patterns from family of origin that keep repeating.
People can expect direct conversation, practical suggestions, and work on real-life situations. To get started, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify priorities and feel understood so they can decide what changes to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and reactions. This is useful for anger, low self-esteem, and trauma-related responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tommy will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and style. He mixes listening-based work with skill practice and short experiments to see what helps most in real life.
The biography does not specify which online session formats he offers, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when small issues arise. Phone sessions may be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, while video sessions can help with reading facial cues during conversations. Licensed professionals often use these formats to help clients work on communication, anger management techniques, and problem-solving without rearranging an entire day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include abandonment, communication problems, and forgiveness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct conversation and practical suggestions, drawing on clients' strengths and personal stories. The approach blends talking through issues with skill-building exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years as an LMFT and over 25 years working in social work and human services. That broader background informs his approach.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LMFT credential and practices in North Carolina as an NC LMFT. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients within the regions he serves in the United States.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the arrangement available to the client.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.