Rated 4.5 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

Carmen Mercado

LMFT, 5 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Everyone needs support;have you been dealing with life with no support from friends or family? Are you dealing with childhood trauma,estrangement and or abandonment from your family of origin?Are you having difficulty attracting and keeping a healthy intimate relationship?Do you feel you are repeating generational patterns? Maybe you have been coping all these years without really exploring and understanding your pain.We help clients understand themselves with compassion rather than shame and self judgment.I help you to change generational patterns that are not serving you .We are sensitive to your values ,needs and are culturally sensitive. My work mainly consists in solution focus with collaborative efforts from the client in order to attain goals . Todo el mundo necesito ayuda,aqui le ofreceremos la terapia totalmente en espanol para que pueda entender.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together .we will start with a brief introduction ,then we can discussed the specific challenges you are facing and your primary goals for therapy.This will help create a tailored plan for us to work through in the folllowing session.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I specialize in life and childhood trauma,psychosomatic illness,families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and alcohol, all types of addiction, alcoholic family dynamics,scapegoating,self esteem issues and relational difficulties.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I like to help all types of problems including scapegoating ,dysfuntional family,unresolved childhood trauma,anxiety ,trauma,addictions and relationship problems (co-dependency) Spanish Speakers

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

AnxietyDepressionGriefHealth/Medical Issues

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize this method to help client Identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs.

Compassion Focused

I utilize this method to help client increase compassion for oneself and others, addressing mental health issues like shame and self -ctriticism by promoting kindness and understanding.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.5 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

February 17, 2025

Very knowledgeable and honest. Provided helpful suggestions.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Carmen