Meet Dr. Krystal Lopez, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Krystal Lopez, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist in Irvine, California with seven years of experience supporting teens, adults, couples, and families through meaningful and lasting change. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and completed her undergraduate education at UCLA. Dr. Lopez provides therapy both in person in Irvine and via telehealth throughout California.

Dr. Lopez is foundationally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and has extensive training in DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Functional Family Therapy (FFT). Her clinical work focuses on trauma, identity exploration, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics. She has particular experience working with transitional aged youth and enjoys supporting clients ages 16 to 65 through periods of growth, change, and healing.

As a gender-affirming therapist with deep experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and diverse communities, Dr. Lopez approaches therapy through a decolonized, systems-based lens. She understands that personal struggles do not happen in isolation and considers each client’s life experiences, family relationships, cultural context, external systems, and potential trauma when working together. Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She does not view herself as an authority over clients, but as a partner in the therapeutic process, honoring each client as the expert on their own life.

Clients often describe Dr. Lopez as warm, genuine, and real. She believes that authenticity is a powerful part of healing and brings her full self, including humor and honesty, into the therapy space to build trust and emotional safety. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves, exploring difficult experiences, and developing skills that lead to real, sustainable change. At Krystal Clear Psychological Services in Irvine, Dr. Lopez offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy grounded in respect, collaboration, and care.