“Growth and Healing begins when you find compassion in a safe and non judgmental setting with someone you trust.”
Look no further, you’ve come to the right place.
Hi, my name is Rika Matoba Lopez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA providing in-person sessions and telehealth (online counseling) to teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I completed my Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy at Azusa Pacific University in 2009. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and am registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences with the State of California. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Therapists) in which I have training working with Couples Betrayal Trauma, Sex/Porn/Love/Relationship addiction for both men and women. I have almost 15 years of experience in working with variety of different therapeutic approaches such as Attachment based, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Meditation/Mindfulness, and Faith Based nner healing modalities.
Although my specialty is focused on Sex Addiction, I am not limited to only working with this population but also individuals who battle with severe depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/bereavement, parenting issues, boundary setting, and relational conflicts.
ASSESSMENTS
As a CSAT, I also have the privilege to provide high quality, research based assessment tools for problematic/compulsive sexual behaviors, trauma, and addiction interaction. Below are some of the assessments I provide.
SDI 4.0 (Sexual Dependency Inventory)
SDMI (Sexual Dependency Media Inventory)
PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Inventory)
IPAST ((Inventory for Partner Anxiety, Stress, Trauma)
SAST (Sexual Addiction Screening Test)
Knowledge gives you power so do the right thing by collecting information about your behaviors. This will give you immense clarity and focus on what the root problem is!
MY APPROACH
As a licensed marriage family therapist, I provide quality mental health care that is professional, efficient, and effective. I see each person as a unique, significant, and wholistic human being.
You have a heart, a soul, a mind, and a body that is optimal and functional when synced together as one healthy unit. When a difficult experience or painful situation has been encountered, those parts of you become divided and compartmentalized.
Allow me to uncover your story so that we, together, can identify those gaps and bring more wholeness within.
Your story is unique and significant
Your pain, hurt and despair is safe with me
I’ll meet you right where you’re at
I see you with eyes of compassion and acceptance
Training/Experience
Couples/Betrayal Trauma Work
Are you in a relationship or marriage where you feel you cannot trust your partner? Do you feel you’re going crazy because you don’t know what’s true and what’s false anymore? You’re not alone. Let’s get the help you need asap. There are countless resources I can offer you to help you find your way.
Sexual Addiction Recovery
Do you find yourself unable to control your use of pornography, sexting, casual hook ups, and other sexually impulsive behaviors? Do you hunger for love in all the wrong places and people? You may be addicted to sex, porn, love, and unhealthy relationships. Let’s look at your attachment/intimacy disorders and see how we can repair your attachment styles.
Spiritual Healing
Do you have a traumatic experience with the church/spiritual leaders? Has shame and guilt left you feeling like God abandoned you? Let’s explore together what events led you to false and distorted perceptions of self and God and find freedom by rebuilding your truth.
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
— Brene Brown
“I have experienced far more growth in how I cope with my mental illness than I have with any other prior therapist…Rika provides a safe environment for you to share…I will be forever grateful for the support that Rika provided me in times of crisis.”
— A.R , Courage Restored Client
Have you been looking for someone who you can speak to in a safe and confidential environment? Are you tired of waiting for your insurance to call you back with referrals for a therapist? Now is the time to reach out! We can schedule an appointment today or within a week! I guarantee you will get a prompt response if you contact me today. Let me assist you in getting the right help for your specific needs!