Lorena Mendez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lorena!

I support clients to achieve their goals. When I am not providing therapeutic services, I am working out or spending time with family and friends.

My focus

I work with adults, adolescents, and children navigating life transitions, social stressors, trauma, and behavioral challenges. My approach adapts to different age groups and life stages.

My approach

I work collaboratively with you to create goals that align with your needs. I treat every client with respect and empathy while establishing clear boundaries. My priority is providing a safe space where you feel heard and supported.

My communication style

My style is calm, respectful, and understanding. Clients tell me I'm easy to talk to and a good listener. I create an environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly.

My journey to mental healthcare

Learning about the connection between the mind and trauma sparked my passion for this work. Witnessing clients navigate life transitions and achieve their goals drives me to continue supporting others through meaningful change.

My goals for you

I help you set and accomplish goals that matter to you. Together, we identify what you want to achieve and create a path forward that feels right for your journey.

Our first session

We'll discuss boundaries and explore what brought you to therapy. This helps me understand how you're feeling and how I can best support you. We'll begin building rapport and getting to know each other in the process.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Managed Health Network (MHN)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lorena Mendez