- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Elisandra
Elisandra Lopes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Elisandra speaks English and Portuguese and uses those languages in sessions when useful.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals they can work toward between meetings. Techniques draw on client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and short-term solution work to help with everyday problems like panic, worry, or feeling stuck.
Sessions often include talking through recent difficulties, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying small experiments to change routines. Mindfulness exercises are introduced to help with overwhelming emotions and attention. Solution-focused steps aim to find immediate, manageable ways to move forward.
Elisandra also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, communication problems, isolation, and struggles with money or life purpose. She notes experience supporting people with obsessive or compulsive behaviors, panic symptoms, and post-traumatic stress.
People who prefer direct, practical conversations about current problems may find this approach helpful. To begin, follow the site process to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Elisandra uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that fit online sessions. Client-centered techniques focus on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person, which helps build clarity about current problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to find specific patterns to change, useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood.She treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. The therapist and client will talk about goals, test short strategies, and adjust methods over time. That lets people try different tools and keep what works best for them.
The practical benefits of online care should be confirmed before booking, since session formats are not specified in the profile. Check the platform options when you sign up so you know how sessions will be run. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time, while still using CBT exercises and mindfulness practices between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Elisandra address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to set goals and try practical changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Elisandra has five years of professional experience listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and is licensed in Massachusetts.
Does she work in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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