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Monica Mendoza, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational focus
About Monica
Monica Mendoza is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 21 years of experience working in Texas. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
She describes her style as action-oriented and direct. Monica uses thought-challenging techniques and motivational strategies to help people notice patterns that maintain distress. Sessions emphasize short-term strategies and clear goals while also allowing time to reflect on deeper issues.
Her background includes work in both outpatient and inpatient settings. That experience includes crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization. Monica draws on years of varied clinical work to guide treatment decisions and to adapt approaches when needed.
Monica integrates several methods in her work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness techniques to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness.
She values ongoing learning and regularly updates her approach based on new challenges and clinical experience. The focus is on practical change - small experiments, skill practice, and clearer choices about how to respond in daily life.
How Monica uses structured approaches in online sessions
Monica draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts. CBT involves identifying specific thoughts and behaviors, running small experiments, and practicing alternative responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's perspective. This approach emphasizes listening, reflecting what the person says, and supporting their own problem-solving and motivation.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques may be used to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Those skills are useful for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts plans over time based on how the strategies work in real life.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements and any preferences during the initial matching questionnaire and first session.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is action-oriented and thought-challenging, with practical skill building and momentum between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings, including crisis assessment and stabilization.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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