Hello! Props to you for taking the first steps in handling your mental health. My name is Bethany and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for 5 years. My priority in treatment, regardless of diagnosis, is to support you in reinforcing your strength and building your confidence because things get done when you believe in yourself. I've helped teens, adults, and older adults break free from negative thinking patterns utilizing models such as CBT and ERP. It's amazing what changes can be made when you actively choose to face your thoughts and demand your power back. I understand that life has a way of pushing us to our limits in a way that seems unfair. I also understand that an adjustment in perspective or an aggressive push of encouragement is often what we need in order to overcome the things life throws our way. My job in treatment is to provide you with the safest space to process your thoughts while also ensuring enough challenges are introduced to show you what you're capable of. Healing is going to come from you - I am simply here to help facilitate that process.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

The initial session will be spent getting to know each other. I'll give you the floor to explain what you're bringing to treatment and I will ask follow up questions to ensure my understanding and to see how I can best help you. From there, we will collaboratively identify treatment goals so that we can both secure our vision for our priorities in treatment.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I think it is such a privilege to witness growth. With that being said, I understand that growth does not come without pushing. I truly enjoy collaborating with the people I work with and finding appropriate challenges. I tend to take an aggressive, but casual approach to treatment because although mental health struggles are heavy, navigating through treatment doesn't have to be.

About Bethany Mendoza