Fatima Mendoza, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Fatima!

I focus on processing past experiences and building resilience to support personal growth. Let's see if we can work together!

My focus

I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, grief, life transitions, or adjusting to a new culture after immigration. I also work with court-mandated individuals. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

My approach

I use EMDR to process traumatic memories and CBT to understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. We'll identify negative thought patterns and replace them with more positive, realistic ones, then reframe negative thoughts tied to past experiences. This helps you manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges more effectively.

My communication style

I create a non-judgmental, safe space where you can express yourself openly. My goal is to help you feel validated and understood so we can work together to address your concerns and promote healing.

My journey to mental healthcare

I chose mental health work to lower stigma, especially in the Latinx community. I grew up where mental health wasn't discussed or was dismissed. As a Latina, I want to make positive change by providing tools for resilience and normalizing that everyone has mental health.

My goals for you

When we set goals together, I'll guide you to create ones that are clear, specific, achievable, and collaborative. We'll develop a plan tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity to explore if we're a good fit. I'll ask you to share why you're seeking therapy and what you hope to achieve. I'll discuss my approach and emphasize our work will be collaborative. After, you can decide if you'd like to continue working with me.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

EMDR

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Educational Counseling/School from Based Concentration with a PPS - University of La Verne.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Fatima Mendoza