Nice to meet you!
You’ve come to the right place!
Hi, my name is Rika Matoba Lopez. It’s a pleasure to meet you! I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in CA and have been practicing for over 10 years. I am passionate about mental health and the people that I have the privilege to work with. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing lives being changed in front of my eyes. I am committed to working with you towards your healing and wholeness. Let’s begin this journey together, shall we?
Educational Background
Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy(MFT) at Azusa Pacific University
Certifications
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
Prepare Enrich, Premarital Counseling/ Couples Enrichment
Areas of Experience
Sex Addiction
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief/Loss
Marriage/Couples Counseling
Christian based Counseling
Theoretical Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Gestalt Therapy
Foreign Language
Japanese conversational (speaking/writing)
Interests and Passions
Mother of two boys
Wife of a Puerto Rican/Cuban/Dominican husband
Enjoys baking, cooking, doing arts and crafts
Loves singing, playing ukulele/guitar/piano
Be proud of yourself. You showed up.
You arrived here for a reason.
Let’s not over think this.
Mental health support is not only for “crazy” people. Let’s get rid of that stigma today. You don’t need to be in a crisis to talk to someone. If you are seeking clarity, awareness, and understanding within yourself, that is enough reason to speak with a professional. If you certainly are dealing with a crisis issue, that is enough reason to reach out. Don’t overanalyze this, make a decision to get help today!