Emily Mendez (she/her)

Accepting Clients

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to supporting those searching for healing.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Maybe you are looking to heal from trauma, free yourself from depression, quiet the anxious voice in your head or address addiction patterns that keep you stuck. I work with adults 18+ making the brave decision to seek out support and open up to the possibility of change. All it might take is one good insight, one connection to create change in the way you view your life and care for yourself.

My Background and Approach

I have worked with several different populations in a variety of settings over my years as a therapist. What I have recognized over time is the need for a combination of approaches to address client needs. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Somatic approaches are what I utilize to gently guide you through an exploration of your inner world as you heal from the pain that keeps you from living the life you deserve.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe change is possible at any age or stage of life. Walking the winding path toward healing is easier with a companion and my goal is to walk that path with you. Offering support to others as they process their trauma, face fears, grieve losses, break free from depression or confront addiction is how I choose to give back. I am open to serving clients of all backgrounds and life experiences and especially enjoy working with those willing to collaborate and put in the effort to make changes. Recently I have been given the opportunity to volunteer for a local hospice program and the most important lesson I've learned is to make authentic connections with those around you and to live in the moment as much as possible.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Depression
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Grief or Loss
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185/session

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