Blog | Melanie Lopes, MFT

Apr 14
4 min

Ways to Practice Self-Compassion

Practicing self-compassion begins with making a commitment to pay closer attention to how you treat yourself and then offering yourself more

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Mar 23
3 min

Pros and Cons of Online Therapy

Online therapy is a convenient option for getting help, guidance, and support, but it comes with some limitations. Read on to learn the pros

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Mar 13
3 min

Breathing to Reduce Anxiety & Panic

Here are five breathing exercises to help calm your body and mind, relieve anxiety and stress, and reduce muscle tension.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Mar 3
6 min

Anxious About Coronavirus?

What to do if you're doing all of the practical things to prevent yourself from catching coronavirus but you're still feeling anxiou

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Feb 18
4 min

Find New Ways to Manage Your Stress

Simple stress management strategies to help reduce anxiety and overwhelm and give yourself a break.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Feb 11
4 min

Anxiety Treatment: Strategies to Manage Anxiety

Here are 8 anxiety treatment strategies to help you find relief and manage your anxiety so you can live life more fully and with ease.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Jan 7
2 min

Can I Get Rid of My Stress & Anxiety?

Completely getting rid of stress and anxiety is just not that easy. But you can learn new ways to reduce stress and manage anxiety better.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Dec 18, 2019
5 min

12 Tips for Handling Holiday Stress

Are you feeling anxious about the upcoming holidays? You’re not alone. Here are 12 tips to help cope with stress and feel more at ease throu

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Nov 15, 2019
4 min

How to Build Self-Confidence

Here are some things you can do to help build self-confidence so you can feel better about yourself and your ability to reach your personal

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Oct 25, 2019
5 min

5 Tips for Choosing an Anxiety Therapist

Here are 5 helpful tips for choosing an anxiety therapist so that you can get the support needed to start managing your anxiety more effecti

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Sep 12, 2019
4 min

How to Stop Overthinking

Are you an overthinker? It can be exhausting. Here are some quick tips to help stop overthinking and learn to calm your mind.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Aug 7, 2019
3 min

How to Deal with Impostor Syndrome

Don't let impostor syndrome get in the way of your success. Here are some quick tips for managing self-doubt.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Jul 10, 2019
6 min

8 Tips to Help Introverts Succeed at Work

Here are 8 tips to help introverts find a pathway to greater success at work.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

May 28, 2019
6 min

How to Gain Confidence to Make a Life Change

Contemplating a life change? Here are some tips to help build confidence in your ability to make a change.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Jan 4, 2019
5 min

Grounding: Taking a Break from Strong Emotions

Learn grounding techniques to help you find relief from strong and overwhelming emotions.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Aug 21, 2018
8 min

8 Steps to Move Beyond Perfectionism

Learn to let go, calm your fears, quiet the inner critic, and feel better about yourself and your achievements.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Jun 28, 2018
7 min

Learning to Say NO in Relationships

Reduce stress and improve relationships by learning to say no and set better boundaries in your relationships.

Melanie Lopes, MFT

Oct 8, 2017
1 min

Let yourself be seen.

Get inspired by Brené Brown’s TedxHouston talk from 2010 entitled "The Power of Vulnerability".

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