Alexis Lopez, PsyD, Author at Stella Nova Psychology, Inc.

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Navigating Interpersonal Situations Effectively Using DBT

by Alexis Lopez, PsyD | Mar 3, 2026

DBT Skills | Interpersonal Effectiveness Social interactions are complex. Although they seem to come more “naturally” to some people, many of us find them challenging. There are so many factors to consider: What’s the context of the situation? What outcome...

Finding Purpose After Pain: How The Thunderbolts* Transformed Trauma Into Resilience

by Alexis Lopez, PsyD | Aug 22, 2025

cPTSD | Thunderbolts* | Mental Health & Pop Culture As a psychologist who often works with trauma – and as a geek who loves movies and other media – I enjoy looking to pop culture for stories of resilience and healing. Many of my clients have developed a deeper,...

Is Anxiety a Friend or Foe? A Look at Inside Out 2

by Alexis Lopez, PsyD | Jul 26, 2024

,Anxiety | Inside Out 2 | Mental Health & Pop Culture San Francisco psychologist Alexis Lopez, PsyD, reflects on the portrayal of anxiety in Inside Out 2, and her own experiences with anxiety as a young person from an immigrant family. (Some plot spoilers ahead,...

Navigating Interpersonal Situations Effectively Using DBT

Finding Purpose After Pain: How The Thunderbolts* Transformed Trauma Into Resilience

Is Anxiety a Friend or Foe? A Look at Inside Out 2

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