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Gizelle Mendoza

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • In-person
  • Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been in practice since 2008. I have had the opportunity to witness the healing of many people from various backgrounds and with various needs through EMDR therapy.

My approach to therapy

I take a trauma-focused approach to therapy. I also look at the various ways that culture impacts our life day to day.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a compassionate, experienced therapist with an open-mind in a judgement-free zone.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Long Beach
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    Spanish, English
  • Location
    616 East Chapel Street
    Santa Maria, CA 93454