About me

I am an LPC in the state of Texas. I have been in the field of mental health for the past year doing work from local mental health authorities of intensive clients, probationary clients, and out-of-home placements. I have been working with youth and their families for the last 4 years and a wide range of adults since 2016.

I have worked with juveniles in the justice system that are either on probation, detained, or placed in our county treatment facility. I have also work with youth from ages 8-17 that were diagnosed with several mental illness. I would coordinate family therapy sessions, individual counseling sessions, and collaborate with other team members.

I received my bachelors degree in 2014 at Texas State University in Psychology with a minor in Communication Studies to which I then proceeded to complete my masters degree in Counselor Psychology from Texas A&M- Kingsville in 2016. During my masters, I completed two thesis for presentations at two difference psychological associations for Stereotype threat and Morality Salience. My goal at the end of my research was to prove that when someone is in put in the face of adversities, we will prevail and succeed, which I proved to be true!

My approach to therapy is heavily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I do included techniques from DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention), Solution-focused, and Person-centered as well. In each session, I like to use my knowledge of each therapeutic technique to fit each client the best and work towards the goals they seek to complete. The art of therapy is to feel welcomed, non-judgmental, and working towards a better version of yourself to which I hope I can be a part of. I look forward to working with you on your journey!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Antisocial Personality , Blended Family Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 9

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MO LPC 2022042276

TX LPC 80508

NJ LPCC 37PC00883900

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lauren Mendoza. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 6 months

She was amazing. She listened to me and really helped me and encouraged me to grow and become the person I wanted to be.

Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Lauren was the first therapist I've ever spoken to so I was intimidated at first, but she was always so supportive and understanding of everything I talked to her about. She really was the best first introduction to therapy I could have ever asked for.

Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 11 months

Lauren have been awesome. she listens well and gave a lot of help. She always check in on me even when it wasn't my session Lauren is great i'm glad i had her.

Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 6 months

The challenge I have is my daughter’s portal has never been set up

Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She is awesome, if you are on the younger side this is the therapist for you. She understands that sometimes things aren’t black and white and sometimes you really just need a person to listen in a non judging way!

Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Lauren is an amazing counselor and I can't recommend her enough. When I began working with her, I was nervous that I wouldn't know what to say and was worried that she'd think my issues weren't bad enough. Instead, I felt comfortable right away. She asks really good questions that make you think then listens to your responses and helps you reframe them into something more positive that helps you move forward. Lauren is an asset to teen counseling!

Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Very sweet and nurturing, but doesn't get complacent with information that is withheld. Wants to genuinely know what you think and get on the frequency of your thought process.

Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, and coaching

She’s great!

Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem

She’s amazing

Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Lauren is amazing. I've been making a lot of progress since we've been meeting. Highly recommend

Written on Aug 07, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Super helpful!

Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and self esteem

It works. If you try.

And Lauren is pretty fantastic too! I wouldn't be where I am without her.

Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She is amazing and incredibly lovely. Easy to talk to and very trustworthy. Love love love!

Written on Jun 25, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Lauren was the best thing for me; I was in a really rough spot and i couldn't find my way up. She showed me how to see myself and see the world in a better view and I'm so happy i finally did this for myself.

If you're thinking about it, don't.
Just get a Lauren and feel better!

Written on May 18, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

She’s great, listens to all my needs!

Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coach

Working with Mrs.Regalado si.ce the beginning of May has been amazing. I really feel like she really cares and gets me. I really feel that she could help me get through my depression ,anxiety, and through this rough patch. I'm very hopeful

Written on May 08, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

I feel good about my interactions with Lauren so far. She’s very positive and organized. She seems to have a plan and it makes me feel secure to have someone with an organized agenda. Solutions and progress initiatives. It really makes a difference.

Work with me!