Cristina Lopez-Mera, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL

Licensed

Online Counseling

(60 reviews)

LMHC, MS Cristina Lopez-Mera

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Cristina Lopez-Mera is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: LMHC, MS Years in Practice: 18 State: Florida

My name is Cristina and I have been a mental health counselor for over 18 years. I have worked with clients ages 3 to 81. My specialties are personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and abuse, adjustment disorder and sex therapy. I utilize mindfulness techniques with clients that are interested in learning relaxation skills. I am a certified yoga instructor as well. I’m pleased to help you accomplish your short term goals and long term goals, and to assist you to heal through the utilization of holistic healing approaches to become the best version of yourself.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Career difficulties Depression LGBT Family conflicts Grief Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes
Languages Spoken: English Spanish

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Amazing and kind

Cristina has been an amazing resource, she has recommended books and articles to help me through the process. She listens and understands me and helps guide me to accomplish my goals. She has been accommodating & extremely helpful. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for therapy!

Christina is honestly the best. Supportive, flexible, understanding, pushes me to think and look at things different. Definitely been a huge help for me over the past 2 years

Cristina has been a pleasure to work with. She is patient and has a gift for helping others verbalize things they haven't been able to put into words for themself. I've done both couples therapy with her as well as individual therapy and in both cases every week I felt like I had a deeper understanding of myself and my partner. I wholeheartedly recommend her if you are considering her as a therapist.

I recently had to cancel counseling due to financial issues but Cristina was wonderful. Very patient and understanding and easy to talk to about my numerous issues. She managed to talk me through some ways to focus on getting better and ignoring the bad brain thoughts. She sent me multiple relevant articles for me to read through. They were all very helpful and contributed to getting me to my goals. Other resources she sent were worksheets and also YouTube videos so I could have a variety of ways to take in information and learn more about how to look after myself. I am still able to read her messages and she has sent me another article and tried to check up on me to make sure I'm doing well, but because I've cancelled, I'm unable to respond and thank her. The article has been saved so I can read it as soon as I'm free. I'm very appreciative of all Cristina has done for me and I'm a little sad I've had to cancel. But as soon as I've got enough income and feel as though i still need help I will definitely be enquiring whether Cristina has any space for me!

I have been getting help from her almost two years. I first came to the app needing after my husband's death on 3/1/2022. She worked very well with my need. Now I'm working with others issues. She was the first person I thought about. I she loves to give home work and lots of information to help you overcome any problems you're having. I recommend her

She’s just the best

Cristina is a great Therapist. She is always ready for our sessions amd always remembers our last sessions conversation, so that we may pick up where we left off. She goes out of her way to provide me with helpful resources and she is a great active listener. I really enjoy our sessions together and I feel comfortable sharing my life with her.

Cristina is incredibly personable and listens to you regardless of what you’re going through with attentiveness and empathy. Definitely have enjoyed our sessions and look forward to achieving my goals through her help.

I like how Cristina gives me perspectives that I have not considered before. It's been valuable to me to have someone find the gaps in my knowledge.

Cristina is one of the most understanding people I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with. She is quick to respond and asks questions that really make me think. She makes me feel worth while and always has something to say to put a smile on my face. Cristina puts her whole heart and soul into what she does and it is felt during my sessions with her. I truly feel understood and validated. I would recommend her looking for someone genuine and understanding to speak with. Cristina is an absolutely wonderful person and I can't say enough good things about her!

Cristina is very thoughtful and a careful listener. I feel immediately comfortable with her.

Christina Lopez-Mera was very friendly and thorough. She listened and answered my questions. She gave me a plan A and then a plan B if the first plan didn't work. We work on another plan. I will recommend my friend to Christina. Thank you for all you do.

She listens when you need an ear to be non-judgmental & give unbiased guidance

She is an amazing person, she listens to you she writes you back in a kindly manner and quick. I would recommend her to anyone else who is looking for a therapist. Again she is such a wonderful person in and out.

Cristina is a great therapist. She utilizes active listening and also provides insight. She has great energy and I feel super comfortable speaking with her about things I cannot share with others. She is very responsive and goes above and beyond to find ways to add to the therapy session. She takes her own time to find resources that will help empower me and I am truly grateful for her.

She is helping me through some major issues and I appreciate her kindness and understanding!

Cristina has been super helpful so far. I am lucky to have found her.

Christina has helped me so much with my childhood trauma, and with my recent cancer diagnosis. I couldn't get through this without her. I still have some work to do, and I am confident Christina will guide me through it. I am so grateful for her.

My therapist has helped me figure out my life situation after my husband death. She always supports me and has resources available to me quickly. I have enjoyed my time with her. I wouldn't be where I am today without her.

Cristina López-Mera is a skilled and compassionate therapist. She has helped me in a few sessions to talk about traumas and learn self acceptance. Cristina utilizes both traditional and holistic approaches to therapy to ensure sessions are tailored directly to the individual client. I always feel heard and respected in my sessions, they have been helping me greatly me through a hard transition in my adult life.

She was a wonderful presence in my life while I navigated some big transitions moving home and dealing with illness in my family. I'd definitely see her again, and may in the future!

Helped me through the darkest moments of my life, very respectful and caring

She is amazing. She is supportive and is helping me along my journey in life

She is absolutely amazing , shes always giving feed back and giving more than 1 or 2 ways to help me out.

I joined BetterHelp with little confidence of the benefits. I’m very happy to say that Cristina has been helping me to build on self love and confidence. She’s attentive and guides at my pace. She doesn’t make me feel as though I need to make certain changes. She simply guides which is exactly what I need. Though if I do ask for advice, she gives it gently. I believe therapy is genuinely about being guided in a way that allows you to see what you want for yourself. Not following in what others believe you need. Cristina is absolutely wonderful and down to earth. I’m so appreciative that she is working alongside me to help me to become a better and stronger version of myself.

The best

Christina is amazing! She has the most wonderful warm energy. She’s very easy to talk to and makes you feel heard. She a gentle guide and gives great advice. She’s very knowledgeable and doesn’t make you feel judged, coming from an lgbtq individual. Highly recommended!

Cristina always understands me

Very empathetic and engaging.

I look forward every week to chatting with Cristina. It feels like a breath of pure oxygen. I'm very thankful for her support.

She is an astute and capable therapist.

Cristina has been amazing. I feel like she really listens to me and understands what I'm going through. I think her resources she has shared with me have been really helpful and have offered numerous ways to help my mindset.

She is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend.

Cristina has really helped me find ways to cope with everyday stressors.

Cristina is so wonderful. She’s so skilled and perceptive. I feel I can share without judgement. Her insights have enlightened me about my habits, my reactions, my patterns. I’m very appreciative of her and the time she gives me! I highly recommend her!

Cristina has helped me feel at ease, empowered and dedicated to healing inward.

I’ve been seeing Cristina for about a month now and I’ve already seen some a dramatic change in how I approach life. She really has given me tools to improve my quality of life.

My therapist Cristina is so wonderful and caring. She always listens intently and offers great advice. It has been a really great experience and she has really helped me.

Cristina is very caring and just lovely to talk with. She's helped me process my grief and supported me during changed in my life. Highly recommend.

Kind and caring. Great ideas and input

I have only been with Cristina for a couple of weeks but she has already helped me tremendously. We clicked very easily and I feel like she listens to me and hears my concerns. She shows she cares and offers proactive advice, which is what I needed.

Cristina was so so helpful. She helped me create healthy routines, practices, and was so kind the whole time. I would definitely recommend her to anyone struggling or even if you don’t really know where to start with therapy.

She’s fantastic. Prompt, thoughtful, very helpful. She’s the right blend of kindness and honesty. Very happy.

I have currently completed my first week of therapy, it has taken time for me to get to the point where I actually take action and start therapy that I’ve known I’ve needed. I’ve never been in therapy before but for sure feel I selected the right person, to help me heal in the way that would be best for me. I thank Christina for her support during this time and knowledge and understanding of what she is doing. If you’re needing someone that will be gentle with you and understanding with the fact that everyone heals differently highly suggest it. When you feel like giving up, give her a chance to help you through your process ✨

I'm 25 years old and within 4 months, Cristina managed to help me more than anyone else did my entire life. She Helped me discover who I am, and helped me find answers to questions that I've been asking for years, she supported me when I was feeling depressed and had suicidal thoughts, she is very kind and supportive, we met once a week every week for the past four months, and she gave me more time when I needed it, I am very thankful for her for all she has done for me, and most of all, I am thankful for the fact that she helped me develop coping skills for my condition, I am not sure whether I should share my diagnosis or not but I will anyway, I've been diagnosed with GAD ,PTSD, bipolar and asperger's, so in conclusion, yes I definitely recommend Cristina 10/10 .

Right from the moment I got introduced to her, she had a very warm presence. She’s patient and actively listens. She’s adamant about finding the best approach for you and makes sure you know she’s there for whatever you may need. Blessed to come across her.

Cristina is the absolute best therapist I have ever had. Being in and out of therapy since I was 12, I was under the assumption that therapy just wasn't for me. I felt as though no matter how many therapist I met with, they all said the same things, used the same methods, and I never felt improvement. This past year with the pandemic really sent me on a spiral and brought up a lot of emotions and bad habits that I had worked on suppressing for so many years. I knew I had to start the process of therapy again no matter how much I didn't want to. My friend recommended BetterHelp and after months of hesitation I finally signed up. After meeting Cristina for only 30 minutes I knew that this time around was going to be very different, and I wish I had started sooner. Cristina is attentive, informative, and cares so deeply. She's helped me in ways that I truly thought nobody could. I started looking at the world and myself with a different perspective, started working on goals, and practiced exercises weekly that actually helped me in positive ways. I could go on and on about how much I appreciate Cristina and how grateful I am that I started this journey with BetterHelp... all I can say is that if you've felt as though therapy has not worked for you in the past or if you're nervous to start, take the leap and do it. The best thing I ever did for myself was start this journey with Cristina.

Cristina is so caring and it’s so easy to open up to her even with the most difficult topics to talk about. I know, I can become a better version of myself with Cristina by my side.

Cristina is by far the most amazing counselor I have connected with, on BetterHelp but also compared to in-person therapy! She genuinely cares about the people she connects with, and prioritizes their needs above anything else. I'd highly recommend her to anyone seeking counseling!

Cristina has been a huge help and brought a lot of peace for me in a time when I'm experiencing anxiety and sadness. She is easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and has great insight.

She is amazing!

Christina is great, service is just a little too expensive, I’ll be canceling soon but it was a good introduction to therapy

Cristina is so kind and thoughtful! I immediately felt comfortable with her and she was very helpful to me.

Cristina has been a great outlet and therapist to speak with on a weekly basis. She listens and asks thought provoking questions to challenge me and take an objective perspective. It has been just what I needed!

Very attentive and sounds extremely well versed based on our first conversation. I love that she has a plan for me. In my prior therapy experiences I'm not sure if there was a plan in place for me to work with.

So far so good! I can tell she cares and is attentive!

I only had one session with Cristina, but I really valued the time I got with her. She's very friendly, understanding and easy to talk with, which makes opening up a little less scary.

Excellent person to speak with. Professional yet empathetic and kind. Pushes you towards goals and real benefit towards increasing your own joy.

Cristina is very attentive, understanding and responsive. I trust her expertise and I look forward to getting more help from Cristina.

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