About Margarita
Dr. Margarita Lopez helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career pressure, and big life changes. She greets each person with a calm, respectful approach and focuses on practical steps that can be used right away.
She keeps sessions centered on the person's goals and strengths. That means listening first, then trying short, clear techniques that match the problem. She often uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the client and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
How Margarita works
Dr. Lopez holds psychology licenses in Illinois and South Dakota. Over the past 10 years she has worked with concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, communication problems, domestic violence, and substance use.
She has also supported people facing immigration issues, first responder stresses, veteran and armed forces challenges, and workplace difficulties. Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people set small, realistic goals and checks progress each session.
Sessions include practical tools for coping and clearer ways to communicate with others. People who choose her can expect a steady, goal-focused process that honors their experience. Dr.
Lopez encourages patience and experimentation so people can find what works best for them over time.
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What Margarita works with
The areas below are the ones Margarita selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | IL Psychologist, SD Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approach-driven online therapy with practical tools
Dr. Lopez uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead, listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person says matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and focuses on their strengths and priorities.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and daily life. CBT offers simple exercises and steps to test different ways of thinking and acting, which can reduce anxiety, panic, and unhelpful patterns related to addiction and stress.
Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative planning makes it easier to find a fit that feels useful and realistic.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a full session with visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits a quick check-in, and messaging is helpful for short updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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