I'm Luis Lopez, a psychotherapist and associate marriage & family therapist specializing in therapy for men struggling with stress, compulsive habits, and relational challenges. I help men throughout California reclaim their lives from the patterns keeping them stuck—whether that's a clear mental health struggle or a general feeling that life isn’t how you want it to be.
Why I Specialize in Men's Mental Health
I've seen too many men suffering in silence—appearing fine on the outside but falling apart on the inside. I too was very good at wearing this mask that I was okay when in reality I was living a double life using my porn and social media addiction to cover regulate my fears, hide my shame, and react to my childhood wounds.
We are not responsible for our childhood wounds but we are responsible for how we learned to cope with them. Learn how to handles stress better and stop suffering in silence.
Traditional therapy fails us because it doesn't speak our language. This is why I choose to focus on men because I know the struggles of men today. We don't need to talk in circles, we need to ground ourselves in our body. My path to healing required more than just cognitive insight—it demanded embodied practice, presence, and relational repair.
This is why I encourage a holistic approach to healing. We need therapy tailored for men. Most of our struggles are not character flaws but adaptive, childhood coping strategies that no longer work. The tools and insights I share aren't just evidence-based but based on my personal experience for what works.
Credentials & Training
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #147456) - California
Supervision Training IFS by Andrea Connor, LMFT#133757; LPCC#21563
Telehealth provider serving clients throughout California
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Biola University
Master of Arts in Classical Theology, Biola University
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, San Diego State University