Welcome!

Juliette M. Lopez, MA, AMFT

Hi, my name is Juliette, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Since every person has a unique background, therapy will look different for everyone. Having been on the other side of the couch myself, I understand how off-putting and dismissive an overly clinical approach can feel. I use my own experiences with not-so-great therapy to inform how I show up as a therapist—bringing authenticity, humor, and transparency into the room to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. Therapy works best when we feel seen, understood, and safe enough to show up as we are.

A little of my background: I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton, aspiring to be a Physical Therapist, but life—and my own mental health journey—took me in a different direction. I went on to earn my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. My clinical experience includes residential treatment, community mental health, and private practice settings, where I have worked with a diverse range of clients.

Currently, I focus on helping adults navigate challenges such as depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I’m especially passionate about providing support to queer folks. As an LGBTQ+ identifying provider, I understand firsthand how factors like traumatic experiences, culture, and religious trauma can affect mental health. I foster a safe, non-judgmental, and accepting space for individuals, couples, and dyads of all diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

I believe the past can hold answers to why the present can be so painful. I work from a relational stance; meaning I aim to create a healing, corrective experience through a supportive therapeutic relationship. I can be someone to sit with, help you see things through a new perspective, or hold all of your stuff with care, as you give yourself permission to-- fall apart, start over, or rebuild. You and I can work together to figure out how to put the pieces back in a way that feels best for you with the glue of non-judgement, empathy, and understanding.

Good therapy feels like a conversation. So, let’s start there. My name is Juliette, what’s yours?

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

M.A. in Clinical Psychology: Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University

B.S. in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in CA (License: 142121)
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship

CAMFT Member

Under supervision of Erica Lee, PsyD #30005