Lucia Lopez, Psy.D.
Title:
Assistant Director of Training
Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Areas of Expertise:
- Women’s Health
- Domestic Violence
- Treatment Approaches
- Group Therapy
- Trauma
Biography:
Dr. Lucia Lopez graduated with her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of
Professional Psychology. She completed her undergraduate career at Roosevelt University
where she obtained a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice and a concentration in
Child and Family Studies. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of Training at the Illinois
School of Professional Psychology at NLU. Dr. Lopez’s areas of specialty include women’s health,
domestic violence treatment approaches, group therapy, and trauma work. She has experience
working with patients across the lifespan, predominantly within community mental health and
hospital settings. As a bilingual, bicultural clinician, she has focused on working with
underserved populations. Dr. Lopez completed a year with the Michael Reese Care Program
where she focused on health psychology and working with HIV+ patients. She had the opportunity
to obtain specialized training in the psychological treatment of LGBTQIA+ members.
When it comes to education and training, Dr. Lopez embraces the importance of diversity,
inclusion, and mentorship. Prior to joining NLU, Dr. Lopez was a clinical therapist and supervisor
at Advocate Masonic Medical Center, Behavioral Health. She provided clinical services to patients
of all ages struggling with a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety,
personality disorders, and complex trauma. She provided supervision for students in training in
both individual and group modalities. Dr. Lopez also facilitated groups for domestic violence
survivors, monolingual-speaking Latinas, people with substance abuse problems, and new moms
struggling with peripartum/postpartum depression.
Education:
- Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- B.A., Psychology, Roosevelt University
Contact Information:
Email : llopez35@nl.edu
phone/fax: (312) 261-3817
