Monica Mendoza is a licensed professional counselor with 21 years of experience helping adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma, and major life changes.
01About Monica
Monica Mendoza is a licensed professional counselor with 21 years of experience helping adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that people can try between sessions. Her manner combines empathy with clear guidance so clients know what to work on next.
She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings, which exposed her to a wide range of behavioral health concerns and crisis work.
Background and approach
That background informs how she assesses risk, plans for safety, and supports people during intense moments. Monica aims to make hard conversations manageable and to reduce the sense of facing problems alone. Her approach is action-oriented and collaborative.
She uses thought-challenging techniques alongside attention to feelings and motivation. Sessions often include practical tools, simple skill building, and chances to try different strategies to see what fits. Monica draws on client-centered care while also incorporating cognitive-behavioral and dialectical methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
She talks through what matters most to each person and tailors the mix of tools to those goals. The emphasis is on small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. People who come to her often want help improving relationships, managing grief or anger, navigating parenting stresses, or coping with burnout and compassion fatigue.
She also supports those working through addiction, bipolar mood concerns, and career strain. Monica practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 66801 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1437592003 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Monica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Monica names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Monica names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Practical approaches for online care
Monica often blends client-centered counseling with cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Client-centered work focuses on listening, building trust, and helping people name what matters most in their life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy looks at thought patterns and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy contributes tools for regulating strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Monica will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick methods that fit your values, pace, and daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for fuller conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts between calls or check in without being on camera. These options help therapy fit into work, caregiving, and busy routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Monica address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is action-oriented and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with thought-challenging and skills practice from cognitive-behavioral and dialectical approaches.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of experience working in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings, including crisis assessment and intervention.
Where is she licensed and based?
Monica is an LPC, licensed in Texas, and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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