Amy Mendez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Amy!

I help clients moving through life transitions—college, career changes, marriage, parenting, divorce, and cultural or religious struggles. My approach is client-centered, engaging you in meaningful treatment that brings peace and helps you recognize your full potential. I provide a safe, empathetic space for change.

My focus

I work with clients adjusting to life changes: new parents, families with children, or anyone transitioning in school, careers, relationships, marriage, pregnancy, post-partum, or divorce. I also support those struggling with anxiety, child trauma, sexual trauma, domestic violence, or feeling stuck.

My approach

I use a strength-based approach to help you understand how childhood, family systems, and trauma impact adult decision-making and suffering. Combining psychodynamic and mindfulness techniques with cognitive behavioral practices often brings significant results in a short time.

My communication style

I ask questions to help you uncover defenses and access closed-off parts of yourself. I'm comfortable exploring the mind-body connection and how symptoms impact all areas of life. I meet you where you are and challenge you in a comfortable, meaningful, and safe way.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always been drawn to the mind-body connection and using talk therapy to help people find their truest happiness and success. I want to be in your corner, providing great treatment in a supportive, safe place. My experiences have shaped a culturally engaged, understanding, and warm environment.

My goals for you

I regularly revisit goals with you to ensure you're feeling the benefits of therapy. It's a dynamic process, and I set realistic goals while checking that we're aligned and making progress together.

Our first session

We'll get to know each other, gather information, and set goals. I want you to feel comfortable, connected, and engaged—safe, supported, and hopeful. If you have any concerns, I encourage open communication so we can decide together if it's a good fit or if another clinician might serve you better.

I identify as...

Female
Middle Eastern
Muslim

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Counseling from California State University, Hayward.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Amy Mendez