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Vanessa Mendez(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Addiction- Relationship issues-Attachment issues- Trauma-Child mental health-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Message to clients

Therapy is an opportunity for clarity and improvement. Not many people get the opportunity to work on and improve themselves, so that’s why I am here, to help guide you through your experience. I genuinely love what I do, which makes me the person for you. I am your teammate during your journey towards succeeding in your goals. Not your partner’s goals, not your parent’s goals, and not your friend’s goals, your goals! Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma can consume someone’s life and if you're tired of feeling consumed and ready to do the appropriate work necessary, then I am here to help you.

Working with women, men, and children I learned what most people need is just someone to listen. I am trained to assist you in applying the appropriate skills that will support you in becoming an expert in yourself. I am also EMDR trained, together we can work on breath work and stretching, healing the body, mind, and soul.

I am here to validate you, challenge you, and help you grow into the person you want to be. I believe you possess natural strengths that may be hiding now and in time I can help you reveal them and apply them to your daily life. 


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Vanessa Mendez Marriage and Family Therapist , Owner/Therapist
Brighter Future Psychological Services , Therapist
The Gooden Wellness Center , Director of Outpatient Services

Pepperdine University , M.A in Clinical Psychology , 2020
California State University of Fullerton , B.A in Psychology , 2018

Licensure

California: 136901

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Vanessa Mendez is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$170 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $170
  • Initial session:$195 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$220 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$220 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.