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Carol Mendoza, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT and solution-focused
- Practical skill building
- Stress and mood issues
About Carol
Carol Mendoza is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 14 years of counseling experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, trauma and related concerns. She also supports clients facing life changes, career stress, ADHD, and LGBT issues.
Before moving into civilian practice Carol served in the military where she worked as a counselor. That background included work in inpatient psychiatric settings and outpatient mental health services. She has experience with veterans and with clinical settings that involve assessment and supportive care.
Carol uses straightforward, goal-focused methods in sessions. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, brief skill building, and checking what changes are working.
People who come to her can expect clear aims for sessions and regular reviews of progress. She often breaks goals into small, manageable actions and tracks how those steps affect mood and behavior. The approach is hands-on and oriented toward problem solving.
Outside work she enjoys time with her husband and two dogs, and activities like biking, camping, and fishing. She also values reading and spending time with extended family. Her personal interests inform a down-to-earth, practical approach to day-to-day concerns.
How Carol Uses Structured Approaches in Online Work
Carol commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought that affect mood and behavior and on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, practical goals. CBT involves noticing automatic thoughts, testing them, and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying small, specific changes that move a person toward their goals and measuring what works.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. She will work with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting methods as needed. The focus is on clear, measurable steps rather than lengthy explanation alone.
The platform-specific session formats are not detailed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid camera time if preferred, or schedule sessions outside typical office hours. Carol will discuss which session style best supports the client’s goals when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and grief, plus related concerns such as ADHD, self-esteem and career stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to change thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of counseling experience and previously served as a counselor in the military, with work in psychiatric hospitals and outpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients in Texas.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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