Kimberly Mendoza - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

10 years experience

About Kimberly Mendoza

It takes courage to take the first steps towards a change. I applaud you for taking the first step toward a more fulfilling, happier life.

I believe that YOU are the expert on you. To help you, I bring a boatload of curiosity and a searching, inquisitive nature. You come to therapy with all the clues inside of you. It is my job to help you find the answers.

I bring tons of life experience – more than this page can fit. It all serves to aid me in helping you know yourself better. Having confronted my own life’s challenges (with plenty of counseling along the way), I may be the best fit for what you are dealing with.

It was always my destiny to become a therapist. I have been studying psychology and neuroscience since I was 17. That curiosity of mine has led me to specialize in different counseling models so that I can create a specialized plan of therapy just for you.

I took a long road to become a professional therapist, doing many non-professional interventions along the way. My graduate degree is from Rollins College in Florida, a small liberal arts school with the best counselor education program I could find. My clients have ranged from 17 to 77, with the majority seeking help with depression, anxiety issues, or life changes.

When choosing a therapist, the types of sessions are an important part of the choice. While I offer 24/7 text messaging between sessions, I find voice or video communication offers the most effective empathetic experience, even for those with social anxiety. Therefore, I do not offer chat sessions.

I know you and I will work well together. I look forward to beginning the therapy journey with you.

Licenses

LMHC

MH16864

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Gottman Method
Imago Relationship Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I’ve had multiple therapists before, but none have made me feel as comfortable and understood as Kimberly does. I instantly connected with her, and her guidance and knowledge is so valuable. Not to mention she’s got quite the humor to her as well. I appreciate everything she has done for me thus far.”

“She is a wonderful therapist. She listens well and is very personable. She is one of the most kind therapists i’ve had in a long time. Kimberly makes me feel heard and offers wonderful solutions/strategies to help me.”

“She demonstrates exceptional listening and guidance skills, creating a space where I feel heard, understood, and supported. Through her thoughtful approach, she has already shown me the value of journaling as a powerful tool for putting thoughts onto paper, allowing for deeper reflection, clarity, and personal understanding. Her ability to guide with patience and insight has made a meaningful impact on my growth.”

“Fantastic listener and really seems to care!”

“I am so happy I did this. Kimberly Mendoza helped me in the 1st session. She is so kind, understanding and supportive. She has given me tools that actually work in my day to day life. I know she is definitely the right person to help me on my journey.”

“I have really enjoyed working with Kimberly Mendoza. During the three weeks we have been working together, I have gained a greater understanding of myself and have appreciated her gentle approach to developing this awareness. I look forward to continuing our conversations.”

“Kimberly is a great listener and has made me feel very comfortable very fast. I’m able to open up easier with her than my last therapist (not on BetterHelp) and feel no judgement or anything. She’s great and I’m very happy I was matched with her!”

“Best therapist ever, I love her♥️.”

“Kimberly listens well and clarifies to make sure we both understand the topic or issue we are discussing. She paraphrases to make sure she understands and asks thought provoking and sometimes difficult but important questions. <br /> <br /> She empathizes and is very kind. I was very comfortable with her after just a few minutes of talking. She offers advice and reasonable suggestions to help me with everyday tasks.”

“Kimberly provides great reassurance and advice as she listens in our sessions. I feel I was extremely lucky to land her as my therapist on the first try. Kimberly acknowledges my other health issues that could play a factor in my mental health. I enjoy the “homework” she assigns so that I can truly practice what I am learning about myself. I highly recommend Kimberly.”

“Kimberly is extremely empathetic, reliable, professional and kind. I could not have asked for a better therapist.”

“I am not the best writer but she is very nice and respectful. She also responded fast.”

“Kimberly is a great, professional therapist who’s helped me get through the toughest time in my life.”

“She’s very knowledgeable and understanding.”

“It's been good working with Kimberly. She's a very good listener and knows how to support both parties sensitively.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.