Prior to training in psychology, I was a middle school and high school English Language Arts teacher for 5 years. I obtained my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the State University of New York, University at Buffalo in 2008. Practicum experiences include: University at Buffalo Counseling Center, Buffalo Veterans Administration Medical Center, Erie County Medical Center, and Women and Childre… Read more ›
Institution | Focus | Year |
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Internship - University of Kansas Medical Center | in inpatient / outpatient, Substance Abuse | 2008 |
Fellowship - University of Nevada, Las Vegas; "Achievement Center" | in-home Family Behavior Therapy, substance-abuse | 2010 |
Other - Costa Rica | Cross-cultural educational program | 2008 |
Position | Organization | Time |
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Senior Partner / Psychologist | Lopez Psychological Services Co-Managing clinical operations as well as providing behavioral health care. | 2013 - Present |
Role | Organization | Time |
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Member | America Psychological Association I participate in quality CME's and professional activities. | 2009 - Present |
Costal Regional Representative | North Carolina Psychological Association | 2012 - Present |
Dr. Karen Lopez, PHD has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
Focus areas where I have received additional training include: Prolonged Exposure Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Family Behavior Therapy (FBT), substance abuse treatment, and assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
Years In Practice: 17 (started in 2008)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Lopez specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine