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I will guide you in enduring this anxiety without engaging in any avoidance behaviors. Together, we will intentionally focus on your obsessions, anxieties, and fears that provoke anxiety. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.

I come to our sessions ready to meet you where you're at. I'll listen to and validate your struggles, then identify how we can overcome them. I will be part of your journey — I'll be there to support, encourage, and push you when you need it. We'll work together to face feared outcomes, to sit with uncertainty, and to tolerate the unknown. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.

Hi There! My name is Angel Lopez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Certified Telehealth Practitioner, National Certified Counselor, Master Certified Addiction Professional, and a Qualified Supervisor. My counseling style is interactive, strength-based, and collaborative. I believe in the therapeutic relationship and building good rapport with my clients to create a safe space to have open dialogues about their concerns, and generate active solutions to improve overall level of functioning in daily living. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, while also keeping a good sense of humor.

I approach therapy by emphasizing education and collaboration. Understanding your condition can empower you to manage your symptoms more effectively. Having gone through OCD treatment myself, I bring warmth and empathy to our sessions. My personal journey through therapy inspired me to become a therapist, realizing how much my quality of life could improve. Recognizing patterns of anxiety in my family further fueled my desire to be a source of healing. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD.

I take a personal and compassionate approach to therapy. This is a safe space where you're welcome as you are. Your thoughts, feelings, and struggles matter, and they're welcome here without any judgment. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

I'll work with you to break down obsessions and intrusive thoughts into their separate parts, such as thoughts, physical feelings, and actions. After validating your hardships and commending you on your bravery to make a change, I'll have you identify and rank situations that may elicit the desire to act on your compulsions. We'll work on sitting with the discomfort of these situations until the need to engage in compulsions is reduced and your anxiety is no longer overwhelming. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling).

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience serving South Florida and offering a range of comprehensive psychological services tailored to meet your unique needs. Services include individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and psychoogical evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.

I'm a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I believe that the client is the expert on her/his/their story and has many strengths that will assist in overcoming challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower clients in that journey. Together we can work on adjustment to change, stress reduction, goal setting, and motivation; while navigating a path toward personal growth, self-care, and overall well-being.

In therapy, I seek to build a collaborative relationship that's grounded in compassion and an understanding of your unique set of circumstances. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

If you or a loved one is facing a major change, looking to “get back on track,” or looking to improve their sense of wellbeing, then I can you offer a safe space to be heard in a non- judgmental way. I believe effective therapy is based on a relationship of mutual respect and trust

In therapy, empathy and forming connections are vital. I value the effort needed to challenge oneself to overcome obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. You will feel supported and encouraged throughout this process. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

Mental health has always been prominent in my family, making my path to becoming a therapist feel natural. With a passion for helping others and experience with OCD, I understand why intrusive, unwanted thoughts and urges are difficult to talk about. Obsessions and compulsions take up a lot of time and interfere with the things you love. We’ll work together so you can learn not to rely on compulsions and rituals, freeing yourself to do what you love. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.

My approach to OCD therapy is person-centered. Therapy is like hiking mountains. Some days the terrain is manageable and flat; other days, it's steep and challenging with narrow paths and uneven terrain. Rest if you must, but don't quit. I will be like your walking stick, bottle of water, and energy bar all rolled into one to support you every step of the way. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that you're worthy of being heard. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling).

Some of my clients started therapy hoping I would magically make them feel better. I can understand how one can feel this way. I tell my clients that therapists are not magicians. However, we have an areal view of the maze you are trying to get out of. The clinical term for this is a "web of constraints." With my guidance, you will find the way out of the maze. You hold the power in improving your mental health, but the great thing is that you will not walk alone.

Over the years, I’ve developed a strength-based approach to treatment. I believe in empowering others and celebrating their accomplishments. It’s vital to help people find their own strengths, so they can gain confidence in using the tools I teach them. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances and intricacies enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

I am skilled at helping you find therapy to be a supportive outlet and assest in managing mind/body wellness. I am available to offer hours on select weekends and evenings to help individuals avoid taking leave to attend to their mental health needs.

Thank you for your interest in RESTORE COUNSELING SERVICES - inspiring hope and supporting change. One of the biggest misconceptions about counseling is that only "crazy" people get therapy. In fact, seeking professional counseling reflects sound judgment and determination to "live your best life". My clients are adult women and men. They comment on the ease with which they can discuss issues and the high degree of professionalism and expertise exhibited. I am proficient in Faith-based/Christian counseling, competent and sensitive in assisting multi-cultural clientele.

As a mental health therapist licensed in the State of Florida and bilingual in English and Spanish with 10 years of experience, I find that I am uniquely qualified to help those struggling with depression and anxiety. These emotions many times come when we find ourselves in life transitions, such as divorce, job changes, financial troubles, medical issues and loss of a loved one. These life transitions, can make us feel stuck, and lead to mental health concerns. As a psychotherapist I can help you clear the muddy waters and guide you through recovery to better mental wellness. I can assist you in finding again what makes you whole

When I was younger, I was in family therapy with my mom, and it had a profound impact on our relationship. To this day, we are best friends. Seeing the positive change therapy brought to my family, I wanted to give back to the community and offer that same value. I enjoy making a positive impact on others' lives and witnessing the transformations people can achieve through therapy. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.