- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
About Carol
Carol Mendoza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 14 years of counseling experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes. Sessions address practical problems like career strain, grief, and relationship challenges linked to mood and behavior.
Before civilian practice, she served in the military and worked in several clinical settings including psychiatric hospitals and outpatient mental health. That background informs a pragmatic approach to difficult emotions and behavioral patterns. She has experience supporting people affected by trauma and veteran-related issues.
Her style uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods. Carol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to test new behaviors. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable steps for change and to build on what already works.
In sessions she breaks problems into manageable parts. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what the person wants to change, and concrete steps to try between meetings. She pays attention to mood disorders, ADHD, and issues such as self-harm and seasonal mood shifts when they affect daily life.
Outside work she enjoys outdoor activities and time with family. Those interests shape a practical, down-to-earth way of working that aims to reduce irritability, manage anger, and improve daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Carol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that increase anger or anxiety. CBT in practice means identifying specific thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors to see what helps reduce reactivity. Solution-Focused Therapy complements that by focusing on small, practical steps and on what is already working. This approach is useful for setting short-term goals and measuring progress.Finding the right method is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's concerns, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining CBT skills with a solution-focused plan for concrete changes between sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and caregiving, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines and then discuss results at the next meeting.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, career strain, coping with life changes, and related mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is practical and goal-oriented, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set steps and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional counseling experience, including clinical work after military service and roles in psychiatric and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.