Michelle Lopez Clark
Psychotherapist, Author & Founder of Narra Psychotherapy
Michelle Lopez Clark is a bilingual Filipina psychotherapist, the author of the children’s book WITH YOU, and the founder of Narra Psychotherapy, a mental health practice based in California providing culturally responsive, depth-oriented, and trauma-informed care for adult individuals and couples across the state.
About Michelle
Pronouns: She/Her/Siya
Michelle Lopez Clark has been practicing since 2017. Rooted in psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches, she offers culturally responsive psychotherapy for adult individuals and couples, drawing from her bicultural experience and deep commitment to relational healing. Michelle also provides clinical consultation for licensed therapists, offering a reflective, collaborative space to deepen clinical insight and attunement. In addition to her clinical work, Michelle is a Bringing Baby Home Educator, children’s book author, and adjunct professor in a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program. She also speaks on topics such as mental health, the nuances of Asian American mental health, relational and intergenerational dynamics, and her children’s book WITH YOU, which explores themes of inclusivity, presence, and emotional connection. Michelle has also 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.
