- Goal oriented
- Mindful techniques
- English and Portuguese
About Elisandra
Elisandra Lopes is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with five years of clinical experience. She speaks English and Portuguese and offers a calm, respectful approach for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping clients take the first steps toward change.
She shapes conversations around each person's real needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. Elisandra listens closely and adjusts the pace so people feel heard and safe to talk about hard topics like shame, isolation, or life changes.
Clinically, she uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. That means exploring how thoughts and habits affect mood, practicing ways to respond differently, and using mindful awareness to manage stress and panic.
She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set short-term, achievable goals. These small targets help people make measurable progress between sessions and regain a sense of control around problems such as caregiving strain, chronic illness, or money and financial issues.
Elisandra adapts her approach to each person’s culture and background. People who are worried about starting therapy will find a straightforward introduction, step-by-step planning, and a focus on what matters most to them.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns back, and helps prioritize what feels most urgent. This approach helps when stress, grief, or low mood make it hard to know where to begin.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. Online sessions can include practical exercises to reframe unhelpful thinking and small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or panic. CBT works well for worries, panic, and many forms of depression.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity to stress. Exercises include brief breathing practices and noticing thoughts without judgment so people can respond rather than react during difficult moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in regularly and adjusting plans when something isn’t working.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins possible on a workday. The therapist will discuss which session length and rhythm make sense for your situation.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, isolation, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and using hands-on techniques to reduce symptoms and build daily coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages can sessions be offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.