transparent logo2.png
Contact Me

Therapy in Oakland, CA

  • Home

  • About Me

  • What I Offer

  • Mindfulness

  • Blog

  • FAQ's

  • Contact

  • More

    Use tab to navigate through the menu items.
    Finding It Hard to Unplug? Try Mindful Screen Time.
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Jul 13, 2021
    • 4 min

    Finding It Hard to Unplug? Try Mindful Screen Time.

    Learn ways to approach your screen time more mindfully, instead of mindlessly. Practice being more aware & intentional in your screen time.
    Breathing to Reduce Anxiety & Stress
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • May 19, 2021
    • 3 min

    Breathing to Reduce Anxiety & Stress

    Here are five breathing exercises to help calm your body and mind, relieve anxiety and stress, and reduce muscle tension.
    Always In a Hurry? Slow Down That Sense of Urgency
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 4 min

    Always In a Hurry? Slow Down That Sense of Urgency

    Feeling a false sense of urgency can be a tough habit to break. Learn how to slow down that sense of urgency.
    How Can I Avoid Avoidance?
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Apr 6, 2021
    • 4 min

    How Can I Avoid Avoidance?

    Learn some tips to help you start feeling more comfortable with the uncomfortable and break the avoidance habit.
    Calm Your Anxiety & Stress: Self-Soothing Techniques
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 5 min

    Calm Your Anxiety & Stress: Self-Soothing Techniques

    Discover ways to effectively comfort yourself and calm your stress and anxiety with simple self-soothing techniques.
    Can I Get Rid of My Stress & Anxiety?
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Mar 23, 2021
    • 3 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.
    Procrastination is a Coping Strategy
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Mar 9, 2021
    • 5 min

    Procrastination is a Coping Strategy

    Learn more about why you procrastinate and discover some helpful tips to help break the procrastination habit.
    8 Steps to Overcome Perfectionism
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Mar 2, 2021
    • 6 min

    8 Steps to Overcome Perfectionism

    Learn to let go, calm your fears, quiet the inner critic, and feel better about yourself and your achievements.
    How to Deal with Impostor Syndrome
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Feb 8, 2021
    • 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.
    Learning to Say NO in Relationships
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Jan 25, 2021
    • 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.
    Staying Grounded: Taking a Break from Strong Emotions
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Dec 28, 2020
    • 5 min

    Staying Grounded: Taking a Break from Strong Emotions

    Learn grounding techniques to help you find relief from strong and overwhelming emotions.
    How to Make Time for Yourself
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Aug 7, 2020
    • 7 min

    How to Make Time for Yourself

    Simple ways to carve out time for yourself to relax and unwind.
    Find New Ways to Manage Your Stress
    Melanie Lopes, MFT
    • Feb 18, 2020
    • 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

    melanielopesmft@gmail.com

    © 2019 by Melanie Lopes.

    Therapist in Oakland, CA

    ​

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest Social Icon
    Insight Timer.png