- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- CBT and mindfulness
About Elisandra
Elisandra Lopes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
She focuses on practical conversations that help people manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges. Elisandra listens for what is most urgent and then uses brief, goal-oriented steps to address it. She combines Client-Centered ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
When someone is dealing with trauma, panic, or obsessive thoughts she aims to create steady, manageable plans. For people wrestling with life purpose, money worries, or caregiver stress, she works on small changes that can reduce pressure and increase clarity. She also has experience related to aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and disability, and communication problems.
Elisandra speaks both English and Portuguese in sessions and brings attention to cultural and multicultural concerns. She uses Solution-Focused Therapy when clients want concrete next steps and CBT when thoughts and behaviors are a central problem.
Her approach is practical and conversational. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
How her approaches translate to online work
Elisandra draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques in her online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters to them. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaboration. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. If something does not help, she adjusts the plan and tries a different combination of tools.
The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to fitting sessions into a busy life. Online sessions can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in during a break or to avoid commuting. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered and how they can fit into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, life purpose, and panic attacks.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses conversational, practical methods that identify small steps forward. Techniques come from client-centered work, CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LMHC practicing in Massachusetts.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MA LMHC and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.