- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational techniques
About Monica
Monica Mendoza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and major life changes.
She has practiced in both outpatient and inpatient settings. That experience includes crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization. Monica describes her work as action-oriented and focused on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier.
Sessions emphasize clear, goal-focused work. She uses thought-challenging exercises and motivation techniques alongside supportive listening. Monica also draws on mindfulness and skills-based strategies to help people manage strong emotions and repeated patterns of behavior.
Monica values ongoing learning and adapts methods as cases require. She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive and behavioral tools to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. She frames change as a mix of acceptance and action - deciding what to change and what to let go of.
People who come for anger concerns often want tools to respond differently in the moment and to reduce simmering resentment. Monica helps clients practice concrete skills for handling frustration, improving communication, and reducing the intensity of angry reactions.
Her longer experience across settings means she is familiar with complex situations such as co-occurring addiction, trauma histories, and workplace stress. Monica stays focused on steps that fit everyday life and goals people bring to sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Monica uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective and to guide conversation in a respectful, collaborative way. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to practice different responses. CBT is practical for anger, anxiety, and low mood because it breaks problems into specific situations, thoughts, and behaviors to change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are another tool she brings in for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness-based techniques are used alongside these methods to help reduce reactivity in the moment.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. Monica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on their goals, needs, and daily life. She adapts strategies over time as skills are learned and situations change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten some check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings so the work connects directly to everyday situations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, and life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is action-oriented and client-centered, using thought-challenging exercises together with motivational work and skills practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.