- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
- English and Portuguese
About Elisandra
Elisandra Lopes is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Massachusetts. She brings five years of clinical experience and speaks English and Portuguese. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
Elisandra centers the work on each person and listens with patience and respect. She adapts conversations and care to fit what each person needs. Her background as an LMHC informs her practical approach to everyday problems.
In sessions she mixes client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means people can expect a blend of careful listening, short exercises to notice thoughts and behaviors, and grounding practices for difficult moments. She also uses solution-focused ideas to help set small, achievable steps.
Clients often come for help with caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, isolation, relationship communication, grief from separation, and struggles with purpose or money. She also supports people facing obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Elisandra aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most. She will tailor a plan together and adjust it as needs change. To begin, people follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Elisandra draws on client-centered therapy to make conversation the core of the work. That means she focuses on listening closely, reflecting what she hears, and helping people find their own solutions and insights. It’s useful for people who want a therapist who follows their pace and priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which targets unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. In practice this can involve short exercises to notice automatic thoughts, test beliefs, and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood. Mindfulness therapy is another part of her approach and offers simple practices to steady attention and manage stress in the moment.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapy process. She works together with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This keeps the work collaborative rather than fixed.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm current session options before booking to know what is available. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and to use brief check-ins or longer sessions depending on what works best for the person.
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 this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns like caregiver stress, chronic illness, isolation, and panic.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining listening with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to set small goals.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor and tailors treatment plans to each person’s needs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Massachusetts and holds an MA and the LMHC credential listed on her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.