Kimberly Mendoza, LPC Therapy

Kimberly Mendoza, LPC

Therapist

License verified Insurance accepted No referral necessary Background check complete Accepting new patients

Biography

"Kimberly Mendoza, LPC, is a highly skilled and compassionate Professional Counselor with a robust background in trauma care, adolescent therapy, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideations, depression, and anxiety. Educated at Capella University, Kimberly brings over 10 years of experience to her practice, having worked in diverse treatment settings including private practice, hospitals, partial hospital programs, and intensive outpatient programs. Her career began with 15 impactful years in Child Protective Services and Child Placing Agencies, where she worked closely with children in the foster and adoptive system.

Kimberly adopts an integrated therapeutic approach, emphasizing support, encouragement, active listening, acceptance, trust, and respect in the therapeutic relationship. She is dedicated to empowering adolescents and adults by validating their experiences and fostering an environment where differences are respected and negotiated. Her commitment to her clients ensures that they receive exceptional healthcare and guidance on their journey to healing and well-being. Outside her professional life, Kimberly enjoys quality time with her family and dog, and finds relaxation in reading, solving puzzles, and watching television. Her diverse experiences and personal interests contribute to her holistic and empathetic approach to therapy."

Brightside offerings

Therapy Suicide Prevention Teen Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

Depression Postpartum Pregnancy Prenatal Sexual Abuse Suicidal Ideation

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

Catholicism Chicano/a/x Christianity Mexican American Culture

Community & allyship

BIPOC LGBTQ+ Men's Mental Health Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Women

States served

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon) GEHA Healthscopes Imperial County Schools (Carelon) Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare
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