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Julia Mendoza, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Julia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Julia. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Julia is really kind, very observant, a great listener, and obviously cares so much about her patients/clients/whatever we're called. She has always been a great objective listener and has always treated me with acceptance and kindness.

Reviewed November 2019

The absolute best therapist I've ever had! She's incredibly kind, accommodating, and relatable, I also appreciate her charisma and humor so much!

Reviewed July 2019

More about Julia

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I am happy to get started with you! My name is Julia Mendoza, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist based out of southern California. I have a master's degree in counseling and have been working in the mental health field since 2008. I have experience working with all ages, in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBT+ issues, OCD, personality disorders, family problems, relationship and partner conflict, and traumas. I truly enjoy helping others and I have been told that I am funny, genuine, open-minded, and a good listener.

I know that sometimes starting with a new therapist may feel embarrassing or even intimidating, but please know that it is my duty to not judge, to be respectful, and to help you on your mental health journey. My approach to counseling will be focused on our therapeutic relationship and I place a strong emphasis on creating an environment where you will feel safe, supported, and challenged to become your best self. I will check-in with you regularly throughout this process to ensure that we are meeting your expectations and that we are moving in your chosen direction. Persons of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, communities, and spiritual traditions are welcomed into therapeutic connection with me. As we begin, I would like to find out more about you. I would like to explore who you are, what brings you to therapy, and what challenges you are having in managing these issues. Given that information, I would like that together we establish a treatment plan to address your concerns, and set clear goals. I want to examine what is working for you, what effective strategies you've used in the past, as well as what has not worked and how we can tailor it to fit you better.

As your therapist, I wish to guide you to meet those goals, teach you skills to navigate your improvement and self-change, and getting yourself back on course. Lastly, I am flexible and will move and flow at the pace that you like or need. I think together we can make great strides to your self-improvement, and I can not wait to get started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Communication problems Multicultural Concerns Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Julia Mendoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699035139.

  • LMFT · California · 97624 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Julia Mendoza

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Understanding Great Amazing Helped Helpful Warm Caring Easy Excellent Recommend

Julia is really kind, very observant, a great listener, and obviously cares so much about her patients/clients/whatever we're called. She has always been a great objective listener and has always treated me with acceptance and kindness.

Reviewed November 2019

The absolute best therapist I've ever had! She's incredibly kind, accommodating, and relatable, I also appreciate her charisma and humor so much!

Reviewed July 2019

Julia has been accommodating to my needs and understanding what it is that I struggle with. She has always made time made to be available to discuss important topics and give me "hw assignments" for me to complete that allows me better to understand my thoughts, feelings, and values. She has been a tremendous help in my life, and I am grateful to her and her expertise.

Reviewed December 2021

She’s amazing and real, she’s helped me so much

Reviewed September 2021

Julia is an amazing therapist. I’ve had quite a few in the years I’ve gone to therapy and she’s definitely the best. I feel like she listens to me and gives me tools to help better manage my mental health that actually work.

Reviewed September 2021

Julia has been a kind and caring counsellor for myself personally, she has really made me feel listened to without feeling judged and will help me to understand my thoughts, I can only thank her for her time and help

Reviewed August 2021

Julia is very kind and understanding. It's like talking to a best friend, she's comforting and patient. She gets back to messages very fast and gives great resources.

Reviewed July 2021

Julia Mendoza is amazing at her job & is very helpful!

Reviewed April 2020

Julia helped me to deal with a lot of things and uncover things I wasn’t aware of. She’s incredibly helpful and I look forward to my sessions with her

Reviewed February 2020

Julia is a very warm kind and understanding therapist. She is an excellent listener and. Has really helpful suggestions. Easily the best one I've worked with here on better help, I can't recommend her enough.

Reviewed November 2019

I’ve only been with Julia for a few weeks and this is my first time doing therapy, but she has been warm, easy to talk to, and a profoundly calming and open therapist. I am hopeful for our future work together.

Reviewed July 2019

Julia is a very open-minded, understanding and warm-hearted person. She listened with kindness and without judgement. Her advice helped me tremendously through a bad break up and ensuing personal problems. Her advice and understanding has been very helpful in guiding me to a healthier mind frame.

Reviewed July 2019

Julia has been a great help with guiding me to overcome my anxiety by arming me with relaxation tools, restructuring my thoughts, and giving me the confidence that I needed.

Reviewed June 2019

Julia came into my life while I was spiraling back to a terrible depression. She is very open, kind and supportive. I couldn’t had asked for a better individual to embark on my journey of taking care of my mental health. I am filled with so much gratitude to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed May 2019

Julia is super supportive and makes sure to check in with me whether I'm going through a tough time or am just dealing with the average day to day. She's very easy to talk to and I am super happy to have her as my counselor.

Reviewed May 2019

She is understanding, nonjudgmental, and responds in a timely manner. I feel very supported.

Reviewed April 2019

Very caring and thoughtful. Julia has asked a lot of questions and I have found more peace by doing the worksheets she assigned to me. I feel she truly cares for me and my situation. She checks I with me just to ask how I’m doing and I enjoy being able to text her anytime even late sometimes. I highly recommend Julia

Reviewed April 2019

She is awesome. She asked me the right questions to figure out my real issues. She gave great tools to use that helped me cope with my situation. Her follow-up is amazing. I feel so much better after working with her.

Reviewed April 2019

So far, Ms Mendoza has been excellent!

Reviewed March 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Julia Mendoza offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Julia Mendoza works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Julia Mendoza speak?

Julia Mendoza speaks English.

How many years of experience does Julia Mendoza have?

Julia Mendoza has 7 years of experience.

Where is Julia Mendoza licensed to practice?

Julia Mendoza is licensed to practice in California.

Does Julia Mendoza accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Julia Mendoza accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Julia Mendoza offer?

Julia Mendoza offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Julia Mendoza?

Julia Mendoza can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Julia Mendoza?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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