Adriana Lopez, Practicum Student

Dallas Baptist University

214.417.4966

             Focus: children, adolescents, individuals, couples, families and groups.

Adriana does not accept insurance, although a receipt can be available for personally filing.

Session fees begin at $40 with a sliding scale based on income.  Appointments are available Friday evenings and on Saturday afternoons.  For appointments please call 214-417-4966.

 

Counseling Approach

Adriana’s counseling approach is based on honesty and integrity, while always valuing each person’s dignity.   She believes in building the relationship and understanding “the bigger picture”.  Adriana’s counseling comes from a biblical worldview.  Treatment plans can be individualized for your specific needs.

Education and Training

Adriana is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of General Studies with areas of emphasis in English, Spanish and Interior Design.  She is currently working towards her Masters in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and will graduate in August 2011.  She is currently training in Play Therapy and has received training in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Human Sexuality from a Christian perspective.

Adriana is currently in the practicum phase of her education and is under the supervision of Michelle Nietert, M.A., LPC-S.

Background and Experience

Adriana has been a High School Youth Ministry Adult Volunteer since 2006.  Because of Adriana’s background in student ministry, she has extensive experience in working with adolescents.   She currently leads the adult support group for the North Texas Youth Connection STAR program in Allen.   She has attended trainings provided by American Association of Christian Counselors.

Treatment Areas

Play therapy, family conflict, adolescent issues, anxiety, depression, career counseling, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, loss/grief, sexuality, and trauma.

Treatment Modalities

Every individual and every situation is unique.  Adriana will base her sessions and treatment planning on the needs of the individual.  Adriana uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Play Therapy.  Christian counseling is available upon request.

Personal Statement

I have a desire to help people come to a deeper understanding of themselves and to help them discover and strengthen their personal talents.   I desire to help them see their value and their worth so that they may be empowered to grow as a person and ultimately to help them live a more joyful and fulfilling life with skills to overcome life’s many obstacles.

I have a heart for helping people, especially the youth, and empowering them to live to their fullest potential. I have a deep admiration for the many cultures that exist. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to visit many Central American countries on many occasions and to stay immersed in the Latin culture and language.