Kimberly Mendoza , LMHC

Kimberly Mendoza recognizes the courage it takes to begin a process of change and applauds that first step toward a more fulfilling life. She approaches each person with the belief that the individual is the expert on their own experience, bringing a steady curiosity and an inquisitive manner to help surface the clues clients already carry within themselves.

Her practice is informed by extensive life experience and a long personal history with counseling, which she uses to help others gain clearer self-knowledge. Kimberly has pursued studies in psychology and neuroscience since she was 17, and she completed her graduate degree at Rollins College in Florida, a program she considered the best counselor education option she could find. That foundation led her to train in a variety of therapeutic models so she can develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs.

Clients she has worked with have ranged in age from 17 to 77, with many seeking help for depression, anxiety, or significant life transitions. Her clinical specialties include stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM and kink-related topics, codependency, family of origin issues, gender dysphoria, infidelity, and other relational and emotional challenges. Kimberly draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, and trauma-focused interventions among others.

In terms of communication between sessions, Kimberly provides 24/7 text messaging for clients. While she values written contact, she believes voice or video sessions often provide a stronger empathic connection, even for people who experience social anxiety; accordingly, she does not offer live chat sessions. She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and brings both professional training and personal insight to her clinical work.

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