Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Child or Adolescent
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based on Florida. I received my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The College of St. Elizabeth – NJ (Now the University of St. Elizabeth) and my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Florida School of Professional Psychology. I have been a practicing clinician for about 20 years.
During our first session we start with introductions, a review of information provided prior to the session and an exploration of what the client hopes to achieve or work toward in treatment.
Feedback provided by previous and current clients has indicated that they feel very comfortable in sessions with me. They report that they do not feel judged, gain a better understanding of themselves and others, and they enjoy our time together. I make efforts to be flexible with scheduling and/or to accommodate for unexpected situations in life.
I work with a range of clients and their families from as early as birth (dyadic therapy) throughout adulthood.
I identify as
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Interpersonal
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Treatment approach is integrated with other agreed upon approaches/theoretical orientations to best address presenting needs and ongoing personal development.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 13, 2026
Ivette: “She’s awesome—so easy to talk to and open up to. She has this way of making you feel comfortable and understood, like you can be yourself around her without any pressure.”
March 1, 2025
Dr. Mendez, has been a breath of fresh air. Her expertise and insight have gotten me though one of the most difficult moments of my life. I’m so grateful to have found her. Thanks to grow therapy.