Los Angeles psychotherapist

Meg Lopez-Cepero, LMFT

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I specialize in relationship counseling and trauma therapy.

Although I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients in my practice, I'm uniquely qualified to assist survivors of domestic violence and abuse. I completed a 2-year clinical internship at Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent (W.O.M.A.N., Inc.), where I not only received over 40 hours of specialized training in the area of domestic violence and abuse, but provided crisis counseling, psychotherapy, and support group services to survivors of intimate partner violence. Since ending the clinical internship, I've remained committed and passionate about guiding and supporting survivors as they break free and heal from unhealthy relationships.

Prior to entering the mental health field and becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I worked in both the legal world and the arts. I pride myself on working collaboratively and making strong connections with both analytical and creative individuals.

Psychotherapy Style and Approach

 My style is warm, engaging, and mindful of each client or couple’s unique difficulties, strengths and goals. During our work together, I'll instill hope, actively listen to issues and concerns, affirm feelings and experiences, provide feedback, and offer helpful resources and tools.

I approach the process of therapy as an equal partner and believe in both respectfully challenging and empowering clients to make choices that align with their values and support their goals.

More about Meg

 

Meg Lopez-Cepero, LMFT- Los Angeles psychotherapist specializing in online relationship counseling and trauma therapy.

 

  • Through relationship counseling, trauma therapy or a combination of both, I help…

    • premarital couples connect and learn relationship skills, so they can prepare for marriage and confidently take the next step in their relationships.

    • disconnected couples turn towards each other, so they can stop avoiding difficult conversations and start communicating with greater ease in order to build better relationships.

    • adult survivors of childhood trauma work through their guilt, shame, and pain, so they can learn to trust themselves and build happy, secure relationships.

    • survivors of intimate partner violence break free from unhealthy and abusive relationships, so they can hear, connect to, and trust their inner voices again.

    • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a specialization in Women’s Studies, University of California Los Angeles

    • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Francisco

    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #51763 in the State of California

    • Academically trained in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems

    • 40-hour California domestic violence certification training

    • 2-year clinical internship at a domestic violence agency providing therapy to abuse survivors

    • Trained in Seeking Safety, an evidence-based practice for treating Substance Use and Trauma/PTSD

    • EMDR Basic Training through EMDR Institute, Inc.

    • Certified Prepare Enrich facilitator for premarital counseling

    • Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy through The Gottman Institute

Ready to connect with a Los Angeles psychotherapist and start having the relationship you really want?

If you’re thinking about starting online relationship or trauma therapy, but still aren’t sure if I’m the right therapist for you, then book a FREE 15-minute consultation call! I’m happy to answer any questions you have about us working together in Los Angeles, or anywhere in California.