(she/her)
Often rebooked
¡Hola! I’m Blanca Mendoza, LMFT a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the weight of inter-generational trauma and life’s many challenges. I work with adolescents, first-generation students, and adults navigating identity, life transitions, relationships, and cultural expectations. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally grounded, integrating mindfulness and practical tools to support healing, growth, and self-compassion.
During your first session, we’ll take a little extra time to get to know you and your story. We’ll review your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy, and I’ll explain my approach so you know what to expect moving forward. This session helps us both determine the best ways to support your growth and well-being.
I take a relational and culturally aware approach, blending empathy with practical tools like trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Together, we focus on healing inter-generational wounds, building resilience, and creating balance in your life helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and supported.
I’m passionate about supporting clients from culturally diverse backgrounds who are balancing multiple worlds that include family expectations, cultural values, and personal goals. Together, we work to heal inter-generational wounds, strengthen self-awareness, and build the tools needed for emotional and relational well-being.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Eclectic
My approach is relational and strengths-based, while also being directive when clients need clear guidance and strategies. I draw from trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools, and mindfulness practices, always with a deep respect for cultural identity and lived experience. Together, we work on healing our roots so you can grow with more strength, balance, and resilience in the present.
2 ratings with written reviews
February 10, 2026
She’s the best!!! I would chose all if I could. Very understanding.
January 8, 2026
Met with Blanca for the first time today and really enjoyed meeting her. I feel we will work great together.