Gabe Lopez, Psychotherapist

My clients describe me as:

Compassionate, warm, and easy to talk to. My clients describe me as someone who is caring and empathetic while also being willing to challenge them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm not a fan of the blank screen model. Let's build a healing relationship. I'll share my thoughts and feelings. Feel free to ask about me. Together, we'll navigate your emotions in real time and connect with how they manifest in your body.

Together, we will:

Explore some of the main issues that brought you into therapy, understand the dynamics of current and past relationships, recognize how those relationships have shaped your belief of self, identify emotions. in real time, cultivate self-compassion.

I specialize in working with people who:

those navigating queer identity, sex, and sexuality. I am kink affirming and sex positive, I address mens' issues and diverse relationship styles, including ethical non-monogamy. Also, I assist clients dealing with substance use

I became a therapist because:

Having personally benefitted from therapy, I understand it's healing impact. I am here to listen to your story, just as my therapist listens to mine.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I create a warm and safe space in my office on the upper west side or in my virtual therapy room. Both are places for healing and connection.