Nicholas Mendoza, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Nicholas!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Chico, California, and I work with Clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and trauma, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help my clients foster insight and progress.

My focus

I have worked with adolescents and adults experiencing a range of challenges with mood, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. I work to help Clients understand the forces that shape their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, leading to unhelpful patterns and negative beliefs about themselves and the world.

My approach

My approach to therapy is an integrative, holistic approach that considers the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an Integrative, holistic approach that borrows from other Evidence-based treatments to meet the unique needs of each client.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want clients to feel comfortable exploring thoughts and feelings they may not express to others or themselves. I pride myself on being a source of non-judgmental support to explore aspects of ourselves we struggle with.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist to provide the support and acceptance I sought when I struggled with my own challenges in life. Having received that support, I am able to recognize how valuable and necessary it is to have healthy, non-judgmental support available to navigate the challenges life presents.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting focuses on collaboration to identify and focus on the underlying personal values that define each client’s identity. These values are the foundation of realistic, achievable goals that honor the authenticity of the client, leading to improved resilience and insight.

Our first session

It is important to understand that our first session will focus on talking about how you have been feeling recently and what influences these feelings, which may include past experiences, the current environment, and any unhelpful thoughts, feelings, or behavioral patterns.

I identify as...

Male
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Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nicholas Mendoza