Gladys MendezSauza, MS, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Gladys MendezSauza

Focus areas

Anxiety

Emotional Abuse

Psychological Trauma

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Panic Attack

Stress Management

Childhood Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Gladys MendezSauza

Gladys Mendez-Sauza, LMFT, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across California navigate emotional challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. As a Marriage & Family Therapist with LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy tailored to each stage of life, supporting clients as they work through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Gladys creates a warm, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes. She is passionate about helping individuals experiencing anxiety, grief, and trauma-related concerns, including PTSD and the impact of difficult life experiences. Gladys understands how these challenges can affect daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being, and she works collaboratively with clients to build effective coping strategies and restore a sense of balance. She also has experience supporting individuals navigating immigration-related stressors, offering culturally responsive care that honors each personâ€™s unique background and lived experience. Gladys integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and parenting skills into her work, equipping clients and families with practical tools to manage emotions, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. She has experience supporting women and families, and she also offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Fluent in Spanish, Gladys can connect with a broader community and provide care that is both accessible and culturally attuned. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys dancing, painting, and hiking.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Behavioral Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Therapy

Worry

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Behavioral Therapy

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

Education and training

Mount St. Mary's University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1003164740

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What practice does Gladys MendezSauza work with?

Gladys MendezSauza works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gladys MendezSauza?

Gladys MendezSauza frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Therapy, and Worry. You can see other visit reasons for Gladys MendezSauza on their profile.