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Hi, I am Lorena Mendoza Gibson LPC-S, I believe that every individual can heal, gain inner peace, and overcome challenges. I specialize in children, adolescents, and adults and their families utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy. I offer individual, and family therapy and LGBTQ+ care.
My approach
My approach to therapy is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered, Reality Therapy, and Eclectic-based therapies.
My focus
I have worked with Children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from Trauma, Sexual abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQ, and women issues.
My communication style
I am open-minded and create a safe place to build a connection, effective communication, and active listening. Pay attention to body language, and encourage communication using open-ended questions.
My journey to mental healthcare
I became a therapist to have the opportunity to care for others help them work through a challenging time and help them feel better. It provides the opportunity to understand oneself and others and provides personally meaningful and impactful work.
My goals for you
Positive outcomes from therapy rely on the relationship between; therapist and client. Develop coping skills; Reduce the intensity of symptoms; Increase self-esteem and reduce negative self-talk; Processing thoughts and feelings about past trauma; Discover more about who you are, what you want, and where your values lie.
My first session with you
The first session is about building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there. I use a variety of counseling techniques, such as Motivational Interviewing to help clients gain insights into their presenting concerns and initiate positive behavior change, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reconstruct maladaptive thoughts and behavioral patterns. I believe in walking alongside my clients throughout their counseling journey by establishing trust and providing a safe space to foster vulnerability. I aim to help clients identify viable solutions, establish healthy coping techniques, gain new insights, and find relief from their presenting concerns.
