Unravel Your Mind, Embrace Your Future
Exploring the Depths with Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy that analyzes the unconscious factors influencing an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Rooted in the principles of psychoanalysis, this therapeutic approach aims to uncover past experiences and unresolved conflicts that may be impacting present-day functioning. Through in-depth exploration, psychodynamic therapy helps individuals gain insight into patterns of behavior, thought processes, and emotional responses that may be hindering personal growth or causing distress. This therapy encourages self-reflection and understanding, allowing clients to recognize how past relationships, childhood experiences, and hidden emotions shape their current struggles. By fostering awareness of these unconscious influences, psychodynamic therapy aims to create lasting emotional change and promote healthier coping mechanisms. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or unresolved trauma, psychodynamic therapy offers a path toward deeper emotional healing and self-discovery. Contact us today to explore how psychodynamic therapy can help you achieve lasting personal growth.
Here to Help
Dr. Lopez is a bilingual bicultural Clinical Psychologist specializing in working with children, youth, young adults (ages 18-25), and their families with their emotional and familial challenges. Dr. Lopez has over 27 years of experience providing individual and family therapy as well as psychological testing. Dr. Lopez has specialized experience in working with children, teens, and young adults with Depression, Anxiety, Parent-Child Conflict, Divorce, Bereavement, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
About Dr. Jose A. Lopez
I earned my B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. at UCLA. After completing my Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at UCLA (one of the most highly rated Clinical Psychology programs in the nation), I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center focusing on Child and Adolescent clinical populations. Since becoming licensed in 1995, I have been working with children, adolescents, and their families in both private practice and within an HMO setting. I have been a senior manager of a large Child Psychiatry Department for more than 9 years and have familiarity with the treatment of a general clinical population as well as more specialized clinical populations like ADHD, ASD, Depression, and Divorce. I enjoy working with children and teenagers and their families, and I work using brief solution-focused clinical approaches.
Easy Booking
We recognize the value of your time, which is why we make scheduling an appointment simple and quick.
Quality Care
Dr. Lopez has over two decades of experience as a Child Psychologist working with individuals and families dealing with a variety of mental health difficulties.
Client- and Solution-Focused
Dr. Lopez is dedicated to assisting families in helping their children and teenagers reach their full potential through psychological treatment.
Lending A Helping Hand
Nobody gets through life without encountering difficulties. Dr. Lopez wants you to know that you are not alone. He believes that children and adolescents at times need support to fully realize their full human potential.
Collaborative Counseling
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process between children, teenagers, and their families with a well-trained and trusted clinician who is respectful of the family's values as therapy goals are developed. Psychotherapy optimally serves to help a person and their family navigate stressful situations, improves respectful communication within families, and enables people to access inner resources, develop new insights and work through self-destructive patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Experienced Child Psychologist
Dr. Lopez has decades of expertise working with children and adolescents who are suffering symptoms that are commonly associated with
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bereavement, Parent-Child Relational Problems, Adjustment Disorders, Divorce, ASD, and other common psychiatric conditions. Dr. Lopez also provides psychological testing, parent consultation, and consults surrounding school 504 and IEPs.
Why Choose Us?
At Jose A. Lopez, we offer expert psychodynamic therapy to help individuals explore and resolve deep-rooted emotional issues that impact their well-being. Our psychodynamic therapy approach focuses on understanding the unconscious forces that shape behaviors, thoughts, and relationships. Our psychodynamic therapy sessions provide a unique opportunity for self-reflection, helping you uncover the root causes of your emotional struggles and pave the way for healing. We believe that by uncovering these hidden influences, clients can gain insight into their emotional struggles and achieve lasting change. Our skilled therapists are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their past experiences and how they affect their present lives. With our psychodynamic therapy , clients can work through unresolved conflicts, childhood experiences, and emotional patterns that may be limiting their potential. Our approach is deeply personalized, recognizing that each individual’s journey is unique. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, psychodynamic therapy offers the tools to create a healthier, more balanced life. At Jose A. Lopez, we are here to guide you through the process of self-discovery and emotional healing with care and professionalism.
