Yvette Mendoza, LPC

10/30/2025

It's okay to focus on yourself and find the positives in each day, both in spite of and in response to the negativity surrounding us.

09/25/2025

My clinical orientation is Integrative Trauma-Informed Systemic Therapy, grounded in the biopsychosocial model. I understand clients within the context of their lived experiences, relationships, culture, and systemic environments. I integrate evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, while also drawing from relational and experiential methods such as EFT, Gestalt, and Imago.

I maintain a trauma-informed lens, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and collaborative meaning-making. DBT principles guide much of my skills work, especially in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. My practice emphasizes both symptom reduction and long-term growth, with attention to resilience, post-traumatic growth, and advocacy when systemic or legal barriers impact client well-being.

Ultimately, my approach is client-centered, adaptive, and justice-oriented, seeking not only to reduce distress but also to strengthen relationships, autonomy, and access to supportive systems.

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07/05/2025

It’s been six months since I last shared here—not for lack of desire, but because my practice has been full, and for that, I’m deeply grateful. My work is grounded in care for neurodivergent folks, BIPOC communities, and those within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. You are not an afterthought—you are seen, heard, and deeply valued. While the world continues to shift, one truth remains constant: your power. 2025 has brought its weight, but also countless moments that call us to gratitude. May we continue to center what’s good, not as avoidance, but as resistance. Let that goodness be intentional, rooted in justice, and a reflection of our individuality and shared humanity.

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! Welcome 2025!

12/09/2024

12/07/2024

Part 5: Navigating the Gray Areas in Boundaries

12/06/2024

Part 4: A Story of Values as Your Space

12/05/2024

Part 3: How Values Align with Boundaries

12/05/2024

Part 2: Why Boundaries Aren't Black and White

12/03/2024

Part 1: Why Values Are the Foundation of Boundaries.

12/03/2024

Looking to work on personal growth but find counseling out of reach, whether due to time or cost? Start here. This free series is designed as a foundational step toward self-reflection and empowerment. It’s where many of my clients begin their journey. Share your insights and join the conversation—everyone is welcome!