Clinical Expertise

Dr. Lopez-Casanova is a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience providing compassionate and evidence-based care for adults, adolescents, and families. She has extensive knowledge and expertise in treating concerns related to anxiety, stress management, emotion regulation, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, executive functioning difficulties, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She also specializes in working with expectant and new parents who are navigating the stress and challenges that often accompany the pregnancy and postpartum periods. Accordingly, she he has completed specialized training focused on the assessment and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through Postpartum Support International.

Her approach to therapy is primarily rooted in cognitive behavioral theory with an emphasis on dialectical principles and the consideration of developmental, cultural, and ecological contexts to inform treatment. Her methods are client-centered, strengths-based, and attuned to how previous life experiences may shape behavioral patterns and current challenges. She applies empirically supported treatments with flexibility and creativity to meet the unique needs, preferences, and values of her patients. Dr. Lopez-Casanova’s primary goal is to work collaboratively alongside her clients and ultimately help them build lives and relationships that feel meaningful and worthwhile.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Dr. Lopez-Casanova prioritizes understanding how identities shape experiences and offer unique strengths that can be harnessed to promote wellbeing. She works to surpass overly simplistic conceptualizations of identity and cultivate a nuanced understanding of the intricate and intersecting influences that can impact behavior and experience. Dr. Lopez-Casanova also recognizes that genuine dedication to diversity requires continuous responsiveness and commitment. Therefore, she strives to take actionable steps in both personal and professional arenas to enhance her DEI competencies and create a culture of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.

Training & Research

Through her practice as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Lopez-Casanova has gained substantial experience delivering cognitive and behavioral interventions in outpatient, primary care, residential, inpatient, and emergency medical settings. Immediately prior to joining Cambridge Psychology Group, she worked at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School in the 3East Intensive Residential DBT Program, where she had the privilege of offering comprehensive DBT to adolescents, young adults, and families experiencing a full spectrum of mental health concerns and challenging life circumstances. Dr. Lopez-Casanova has also continued cultivating her clinical expertise by conducting research focused on emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, suicidality, trauma, and the mechanisms of change in therapy. Her work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. Overall, her clinical background has allowed her to deliver a broad range of evidence-based interventions with fidelity and solidified her commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for her patients.

Education

• University of Vermont, B.S.
• Rutgers University, Psy.M.
• Rutgers University, Psy.D.
• UMass Chan Medical School, Predoctoral Internship
• McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship

Hobbies

Dr. Lopez-Casanova enjoys live music, traveling, camping, cooking, playing board games, trying to keep her plants alive, and spending time in the great outdoors with her family including her rescue dog, Koda.