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Kimberly Mendoza

Compassionate, curiosity-driven care for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kimberly

Kimberly Mendoza is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of professional experience. She trained in counseling at Rollins College and combines clinical knowledge with personal insight to guide clients through stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and identity questions within the LGBT community. Kimberly takes an inquisitive, client-centered approach, treating each person as the expert on their own life while offering curiosity and structured support.

She draws from multiple therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor plans that fit individual needs. Additional focuses include attachment and family of origin themes, codependency, communication and control problems, and complex emotional concerns like guilt, shame, and emptiness.

Sessions are offered through a range of online formats, with an emphasis on voice and video work complemented by text-based messaging between appointments. Prospective clients in Florida can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Practical Approaches and Remote Care

Kimberly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to encourage values-driven action and mindful acceptance of difficult emotions, helping people pursue meaningful goals despite internal obstacles. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her work on relationship dynamics and attachment-related concerns, offering ways to understand relational patterns and build healthier connections.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, then blends methods as appropriate so the plan fits each person's situation rather than forcing a single technique.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. Voice and video sessions are emphasized for deeper therapeutic engagement, while messaging can support between-session continuity and check-ins, making it easier to sustain progress alongside everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as addictions, ADHD, trauma, and self-esteem challenges.
What is Kimberly's therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and inquisitive, blending structured techniques with collaborative exploration to help clients find practical strategies and personal insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience and completed graduate training at Rollins College in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH16864 and practices within the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, while emphasizing the value of voice or video communication for therapeutic work.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kimberly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English