- Relationship repair
- Family of origin
- CBT and Gottman
About Tommy
Tommy Lopez is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina with eight years of formal work as an LMFT and a longer background in social work and human services. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem. Tommy also lists work around abandonment, communication problems, family of origin issues, forgiveness, multicultural concerns, and self-love.
Tommy frames clients as experts on their own stories and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions draw on methods that encourage direct conversation about what happened in family life and what patterns keep repeating now. He references his Christian faith as a guiding part of how he works, describing a biblical foundation for the therapeutic relationship.
In practical terms Tommy uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, Gottman Method ideas for relationships, and solution-focused strategies. That means sessions may include discussing current interactions, trying different ways of thinking about problems, and rehearsing small changes to test between meetings.
People who contact him often want clearer communication, fewer repeating conflicts, or help managing anger and trust after difficult family experiences. Tommy aims to help people identify how their family of origin shapes their choices and relationships today, and to practice different responses.
He conducts work in English and is based in North Carolina. To begin, visitors are asked to complete the platform questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can discuss goals and the best next steps.
How Tommy uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person as they tell their story. It prioritizes the client’s perspective and helps people notice their own feelings and choices so they can decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different ways of responding that reduce conflict and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tommy will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest whether client-centered listening, CBT techniques, Gottman ideas for relationship patterns, or solution-focused steps make the most sense. The choice is made together and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or other obligations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use video or audio depending on what feels practical that day. Many licensed professionals find online sessions help maintain consistency while they practice changes in everyday life.
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 concerns does he address?
He works with relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include abandonment, communication problems, forgiveness, and multicultural matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Tommy uses a client-centered stance and practical methods such as CBT and solution-focused strategies. He also draws on Gottman Method ideas when relationship patterns are central.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of work as an LMFT and additional background in social work and human services spanning a longer period.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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