My passion is working with youth and adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and depression that are layered with life’s complexities regarding culture, family, marriage, school, work etc. I partner with my clients to find a solution that best suits their needs in an empathetic manner. Challenging clients is something that is important in self-discovery and a part of growth as an individual that I do in a safe and trauma-focused environment. I am trained in CBT with a trauma focus while implementing a cross-cultural lens to all the work that I do. Every person is unique and I take an eclectic approach to the modalities I use in our sessions. I believe in partnering with clients as their own experts and finding ways for them to grow and thrive. I was born and raised in CA and relocated to Maryland. It is my strong heritage as a Chicana that pushed me to find a career that would allow me to give back to my community and POC’s in a therapeutic space that is inclusive to diversity, yet healing and valuable. It is with my background as Latina that informs my practice and how I serve my clients – BreeAnn Lopez, MSW, LCSW-C