Sandra Leal-Lopez, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Sandra is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Sandra is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Sandra
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am here to help you reach your full potential. I meet you where you are at by listening and helping guide you through life's different journeys. I will assist by providing tools that help empower you to believe in yourself and build internal strength in order to manage what life brings.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
Sandra Leal-Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245460062.
- LMFT · California · 83637 · Renews December 2025
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sandra Leal-Lopez offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sandra Leal-Lopez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sandra Leal-Lopez speak?
Sandra Leal-Lopez speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Sandra Leal-Lopez have?
Sandra Leal-Lopez has 11 years of experience.
Where is Sandra Leal-Lopez licensed to practice?
Sandra Leal-Lopez is licensed to practice in California.
Does Sandra Leal-Lopez accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sandra Leal-Lopez does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sandra Leal-Lopez offer?
Sandra Leal-Lopez offers clients Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How can I communicate with Sandra Leal-Lopez?
Sandra Leal-Lopez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sandra Leal-Lopez?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.