Jennifer Mendoza, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Jennifer Mendoza

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Culturally Sensitive

Exposure Response Prevention

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jennifer Mendoza

Hi there, I'm Jennifer! I go by Jen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from California State University, Monterey Bay, and a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. I have expertise in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma and loss. I value my clients as experts in their own lives who possess significant strengths despite obstacles. I consider myself a partner with my clients as we work together to achieve their therapeutic goals. My approach I use a person-centered approach, allowing clients to guide the session and therapeutic process, empowering them to make informed decisions about their well-being. I utilize various treatment modalities and remain flexible to support what works best. I have a strong foundation in attachment, trauma, neuroscience, crisis intervention, anxiety, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic birth and parenting experiences, and many types of perinatal loss. I gravitate toward strength- and resiliency-based, trauma-informed approaches grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory. My clinical interventions include CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused, Solution-Focused, Somatic Sensory, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Family Systems, and Bottom-Up Emotional Regulation. My focus I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I am passionate about supporting first responders and their unique needs. My communication style Relaxed, casual, motivational. I consciously destigmatize and normalize clients' experiences, offering hope and unconditional positive regard. My journey to mental healthcare I learned early the power of gratitude and how choosing to find the positive in life can transform one's perspective.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Monterey Bay, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1891204806

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What practice does Jennifer Mendoza work with?

Jennifer Mendoza works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jennifer Mendoza?

Jennifer Mendoza frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jennifer Mendoza on their profile.