Yasmin Mendoza

Congratulations on making the first step towards a healthy well-being. It takes a lot of courage to seek for help and commit to life changing behaviors.  I am honored that you have chosen me to part of your journey.   To get you a bit acquainted with how I can be part of your wellness journey, I achieved my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 1998 from Saint Thomas University in Miami Florida and earned my license to practice in 2001 as Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida.  I have 22 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and their families who have experienced traumatic events involving the child welfare system. In my work, I have experienced working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, attention-deficit, sexual & physical abuse, substance use/abuse, medical & physical disabilities, behavioral difficulties, academic performance, life transitions difficulties, PTSD and developmental delays.  I have many more experience to describe but let’s focus on the primary and most common ones. My therapeutic style is mainly focused on where you are in your treatment process. I will always meet you where you are. But to sum up my therapeutic style, I would described it as using some of the strategies of the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy model, reality therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  In my earlier career training, I was also trained, but not fully certified, as a play therapist.  Who say adults can’t play any games? Research shows that individuals who take the time to play, increased their ability to heal their bodies and minds. So let’s play.  Laugh a little and then diligently move towards accomplishing the personal and life goals you want to set for yourself.  I am here as your support and in times, your tour guide.   If you feel that I am a fit for the therapist you are looking for and ready to start the healthy mental health journey, schedule our first appointment. Looking forward to hearing from you.