About Michelle

Pronouns: She/Her/Siya

Michelle Lopez Clark has been a practicing psychotherapist since 2017. Grounded in psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches, she offers culturally responsive psychotherapy to adults, couples, and families drawing from her bicultural experience as an immigrant Filipina American and her deep belief in the healing power of relationships. Michelle also provides clinical consultation for licensed therapists, creating a reflective and collaborative space to deepen clinical insight, strengthen therapeutic attunement, and support meaningful professional growth.

Beyond her clinical work, Michelle was an adjunct professor in a graduate Marriage and Family Therapy program, is a Bringing Baby Home Educator trained by The Gottman Institute, and the author of the children’s book WITH YOU. Michelle also speaks on topics including mental health, the nuances of BIPOC and Asian American experiences, and the experiences of Filipinos in the diaspora. She has delivered presentations in academic, clinical, and community settings:

Clark, M. (2021, November 4-6). Mental health matters: Overcoming the stigma among Filipinos [Conference presentation]. Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) Filipino Young Leaders Virtual Conference, Washington, District of Columbia.

Kakkar, S. & Clark, M. (2018, July 20). Alternative ways of knowing and mentoring [Conference presentation]. Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA) Conference, Arlington, Virginia.

Lopez, M., Kahoe, B., & Archer, T. (2017, April 8). Humanistic sandtray therapy: An expressive modality of psychotherapy [Conference presentation]. Chi Sigma Iota Rho Theta Chapter Conference, Washington, District of Columbia.

Georgieva, M., Kahoe, B., Lopez, M., & Archer, T. (2017, February 25). A case study in humanistic sandtray therapy [Conference presentation]. Virginia Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (VACES) Conference, Norfolk, Virginia.

Georgieva, M., Lopez, M., & Kahoe, B. (2016, November 3-5). Oppression and mental health: Intersection between cultural identity and theoretical orientation [Roundtable session]. Maryland Counseling Association (MCA) Conference, Baltimore, Maryland.

Georgieva, M., Lopez, M., Walker-Shelton, L., & Kahoe, B. (2016, February 27). Overcoming eclecticism: Identify your theoretical foundation [Conference presentation]. Virginia Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (VACES) Conference, Arlington, Virginia.  

On a personal note, Michelle cherishes spending intentional time with her family—whether they’re enjoying a quiet day at home, exploring a local park, or visiting loved ones in the Philippines. She also enjoys attending sporting events, savoring a good iced matcha latte, and listening to audiobooks. Staying connected to the people she loves, making time to be active, and nurturing her own well-being are important ways she stays grounded, energized, and present in both her personal and professional life.