top of page
For Website Header_edited.png

 1708 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309   •   315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 565-4385    | 

Alondra Lopez, bilingual English and Spanish therapist at Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy in Atlanta.
Alondra Lopez, M.Ed.
Advanced Bilingual Counseling Intern

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Positionality: I identify as a first-generation, queer woman of Mexican descent, raised by Mexican immigrant parents and coming from a low-income background. My lived experiences have shaped my appreciation for the ways culture, identity, family, community, and broader systems influence our experiences and wellbeing. I am a native Spanish speaker and can provide therapy in Spanish, English, or both based on my clients’ preferences.

Hi, I'm Alondra!

I’m a bilingual doctoral student in Counseling Psychology, born and raised in northwest Georgia within a close-knit Latine immigrant community. Growing up, I saw firsthand how deeply our wellbeing can be shaped by culture, family, community, and the larger systems around us. I also learned that even in the midst of hardship, there can be profound love, faith, resilience, mutual care, and connection. These experiences continue to shape who I am and what drew me to the field of psychology.

 

I’m passionate about creating spaces where people whose voices and experiences have historically been marginalized or overlooked can feel seen, heard, and valued. My path into psychology was shaped in part by witnessing the barriers many communities face in accessing bilingual, culturally responsive mental health care. Those experiences inspired my commitment to helping make therapy more accessible and affirming, while supporting people in their own journeys toward healing, growth, and self-determination.

 

At the heart of my worldview is In Lak’ech, a Mayan teaching often translated as “you are my other me.” It reflects a belief I hold deeply: that we are interconnected and that our individual and collective wellbeing are inseparable. I bring this spirit of connection, curiosity, and humility into my work with clients.

 

Above all, I see myself as a lifelong learner. I continue to be inspired by the ways people, families, and communities care for one another, cultivate hope, and create new possibilities—even in the face of difficult circumstances. It is a privilege to be invited into someone’s story, and I approach that responsibility with warmth, respect, and genuine curiosity.​​​

​

My Approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and grounded in cultural humility. I draw from humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), relational-cultural, and liberation-oriented approaches, adapting our work to your unique needs, identities, values, and goals. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I see therapy as a space where we work together to better understand your experiences, build upon the strengths you already carry, and move toward what feels meaningful to you.

​

My work is deeply influenced by liberation psychology and decolonial frameworks, which invite us to understand emotional distress not simply as something that exists within an individual, but within the broader historical, cultural, relational, and systemic contexts of our lives. Our mental health does not exist in a vacuum. Our identities, families, relationships, communities, environments, and experiences with systems of power can all shape how we understand ourselves and navigate the world.

​

Because of this, I believe healing can be about more than reducing symptoms. Therapy can offer space to make sense of what has shaped you, reconnect with yourself and others, recognize the wisdom and resilience you already carry, and imagine new possibilities for your life. Together, we can make room not only for the pain and challenges you may be carrying, but also for the joy, culture, connection, resistance, and hope that sustain you.

​

Ultimately, I hope therapy can help you deepen your sense of autonomy, strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, and create more room for the life you want to live. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore what healing, freedom, connection, and self-determination can look like on your own terms.

Outside of the Office

Outside of work and school, I like to stay active and am usually finding something new to do! I enjoy traveling to visit friends and family, going to concerts, trying foods from different cultures, cooking, running, going to the gym, and spending time in nature. I also enjoy creative hobbies like making playlists, floral arrangements, and crafts, as well as staying connected to my community through volunteering at local events.

​Academic Training

I am a doctoral student pursuing in my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia.  I am working under the supervision of Dr. Melanie Wilcox, Ph.D., ABPP.

  • In Progress: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia; expected in 2028

  • M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Georgia

  • ​B.S. in Psychology from from the University at Georgia with Minors in Women’s Studies and Human Development & Family Science​

​

Professional Service & Membership

  • National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA)

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    • Society of Counseling Psychology (APA Division 17),

    • Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race (APA Division 45)

​

Areas of Interest:

  • Trauma & Complex Trauma

  • Anxiety & Stress Management

  • LGBTQIA2S+

  • Gender-Affirming Care

  • Interpersonal & Relational Concerns

  • Cultural/Racial Identity Concerns

  • BIPOC Mental Health

  • Immigrant Mental Health

  • Bilingual (Spanish) Therapy

  • Self-Esteem & Self-Image

  • Relational Concerns

  • Chronic Illness & Medical Concerns

Locations Served:

  • In Person in Atlanta 

  • ​Online therapy throughout Georgia​

Who I Work With:

  • Adults (18+)

  • Teens (14+)

  • Individual Therapy

  • Couples 

My Fees:

  • Individual Therapy

    • Full Fee:  $75

    • Equity Pricing:  $50-$70

  • Couples/Relational Therapy

    • Full Fee:  $75

    • Equity Pricing:  $50-$70

bottom of page