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- Addictions and sex issues
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and grief
About Rika
LMFT in California with 15 years of clinical experience, Rika Lopez works with adults, couples, and families on relationship and sexual behavior concerns as well as mood and stress-related issues. She practices in English and Japanese and brings a focus on addiction-related patterns alongside general mental health struggles.
Rika addresses compulsive sexual behaviors and the impact those behaviors have on partners and relationships. She also helps people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Multicultural concerns are part of her stated focus.
Her work mixes practical skills and reflective exploration. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how past relationships shape present reactions. Mindfulness practices are used to build present-moment awareness and emotion regulation.
Rika names faith and spirituality as important contexts for some clients and notes she has worked with people from Christian backgrounds who struggle with shame related to sexual behaviors. She aims to address both the behavior and the values that matter to each person.
Sessions emphasize concrete tools that can be used day to day alongside deeper exploration of relational patterns. People can expect direct discussion of behaviors, relationship impacts, and steps for change rather than vague reassurance. To set up work with her, follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current bonds. In practice this looks like talking through interactional patterns and identifying new ways to connect, which can help with intimacy and trust issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with specific exercises and homework tasks to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to change compulsive actions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief present-moment practices and grounding techniques to manage distress and increase awareness of urges or emotional reactions.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, culture, and values. That decision is collaborative and may shift as the work progresses.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten a check-in when needed, and allow for audio-only or video conversations when those formats are offered. Many people find these arrangements reduce travel time and let them use tools and exercises between meetings to reinforce what they practice in sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Japanese
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions and sexual behavior issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and related stresses.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to address behavior and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families in clinical settings.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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