Therapist in Long Island City, New York James A Lopez, Therapist

James A. Lopez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, earning his Mental Health Counseling degree from Hunter College. He values a collaborative relationship with clients, focused on clients’ strengths and goals. He has applied this relationship in different settings, including non-profits, substance use facilities, vocational rehabilitation, schools, and a hospital. His therapeutic skills and modalities include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Multicultural Counseling, and Person-Centered Counseling.

James uses his blend of experiences and therapeutic skills to foster an environment of comfort and exploration. You can expect goals to be clearly defined from the beginning of treatment and updated as necessary. Whether you have attended therapy in the past or this is a new experience for you, James tries to cater techniques, explanations, and overall approach to what is helpful and effective for you.

In his free time, James enjoys listening to music, playing darts, and finding a new craft to try (whittling, felting). James enjoys reading, ranging from manga, to mystery, to science.