Leilanis Cancel-Lopez, AMFT

About

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in Chicago, IL. Works with Child, LGBTQ+ and Family Conflict. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Family Conflict
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Depression
• Divorce
• Lesbian
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• AdlerianBased on Alfred Adler's ideas. Looks at a person's goals, sense of belonging and early family experiences, and encourages connection with others.
• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Gottman MethodA couples therapy built on research into what makes relationships last. Works on friendship, handling conflict and shared meaning.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• Structural Family TherapyLooks at how a family is organized, its roles, rules and boundaries, and helps reshape patterns that cause problems.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Child, LGBTQ+, Family Conflict, Adolescents, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bisexual, Caregivers, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Disturbance, Emotional Regulation, Gay, Lesbian, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Zelis Healthcare, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $100

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Preteen, Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Languages

English, Español

Gender

Female

Education

Northern Illinois University

Years in practice

1

Education & qualifications