Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
How Rika works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rika
Rika Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience in California. She helps adults and couples who face challenges like addiction, relationship strain, depression, anxiety, grief, and anger. She speaks English and Japanese and works with clients who bring multicultural concerns and intimacy-related problems.
Her background includes long-term work addressing compulsive sexual behaviors and the fallout those behaviors cause in relationships. She also supports people coping with trauma, stress, and major life changes.
Background and approach
That experience informs practical strategies she uses in sessions. Rika favors approaches that look at how relationships and early patterns shape current behavior. She draws from attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered work to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives are also part of how she understands emotional pain. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and manageable steps. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and reflection aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
She pays attention to cultural and spiritual concerns when they matter to the client. Rika describes therapy as a process that takes time and steady effort. She encourages people to stay engaged, try new skills between sessions, and track small improvements.
Her aim is to walk alongside clients as they rebuild trust in themselves and their relationships.
What Rika works with
Everything Rika lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rika's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Multicultural concerns
- Sex addiction
Approaches Rika lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rika commonly uses attachment-based ideas, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques in her online work. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships shape current reactions and help people try new ways of relating to others. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and empathy so clients can explore feelings at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust direction based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on their needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversation and observing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, skill reminders, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into real life and keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Rika
What concerns does Rika commonly address?
She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, parenting and intimacy-related issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral tools to create practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rika has 15 years of experience working with adults and couples, including work focused on compulsive sexual behaviors and related relationship impact.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.