Stephanie Mendoza, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Stephanie Mendoza

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Sleep Problems

Dual Diagnosis

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Insomnia

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Existential

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Stephanie Mendoza

Hi there, I'm Stephanie! I am a licensed clinical social worker. My practice focuses on helping individuals with self-exploration, identifying emotional conflict, reducing stress, and learning tools to achieve emotional healing. My approach My approach is informed by a diverse mix of life experiences, and training. It facilitates curiosity, non-judgment, courage and confidence. Interventions are thoughtful and adaptable based on your needs. My focus I have spent several years with a concentrated focus on trauma, addiction and grief. My primary focus is working with those that have a desire to change and a willingness to look within. My communication style My communication style is clear and transparent. It provides sensitivity and understanding to support self-reflection and exploration. It promotes moving through the sometimes uncomfortable process of growth and responsibility, yet is attuned to the ongoing need to feel safe and comfortable through the process. My journey to mental healthcare My journey into therapy came from a deep and unwavering need to understand the complexity of the human condition and the resilience within. Whether personal, or by way of working with others, I have seen time and time again, the freeing shift a level of understanding into ourselves, our circumstances, and protective behaviours can have in changing one's life. My goals for you It is important for me to understand what brings you to therapy and to ask you what you would like to attain as a result of our sessions. From there, we can begin to explore the root cause of the conflict and learn tools and interventions to reduce limitations of well-being. My first session with you During the first session, we are working to get a clear understanding of what brings you to therapy and establish initial goals. We will review your background, any areas that need particular support, and identify your strengths and/or resources that can be drawn upon throughout the process.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Worry

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

University of California, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1215136346

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What practice does Stephanie Mendoza work with?

Stephanie Mendoza works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Stephanie Mendoza?

Stephanie Mendoza frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Stephanie Mendoza on their profile.