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Overall rating
5.00
About Melissa Mendoza
Focus areas
Anxiety
Psychological Trauma
Stress
Bullying
School Phobia
Stress Management
Depression
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Dialectical (DBT)
Trauma Focused
Integrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Melissa Mendoza
The provider is supervised by "April West".
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate) dedicated to supporting the growth and well-being of children and adolescents. I earned my LPC-Associate license in November 2023 and am currently practicing under the professional supervision of April West, M.S., LPC-S. My educational background includes a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in School Counseling from Texas A&M International University, which I completed in 2016. My extensive experience as a teacher and school counselor has provided me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young people. I genuinely enjoy watching children grow—academically, socially, physically, and mentally—and I am passionate about helping them reach their full potential. I strive to provide a safe, judgment-free, and nurturing environment where every child feels comfortable expressing their concerns. It is important to me that they know they are not alone and that I can be a consistent and reliable part of their support system. My counseling style is an integrated approach, primarily drawing from: Person-Centered Therapy (PCT): This approach is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses an inherent tendency toward personal growth and self-actualization. I aim to create the core conditions—congruence, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding—to help clients harness their innate capacity to resolve problems and enact positive change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a skill-based approach where clients learn to identify, challenge, and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. By acquiring and practicing new ways of thinking and coping, clients can manage problems more effectively and improve their overall emotional well-being. I utilize a combination of these and other techniques at any given time to precisely meet a client's specific and evolving needs.
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Education and background
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Education and training
- Texas A&M International University, Master's in School Counseling
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What practice does Melissa Mendoza work with?
Melissa Mendoza works with Emora Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Mendoza?
Melissa Mendoza frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Mendoza on their profile.
What languages does Melissa Mendoza speak?
Melissa Mendoza speaks English.