Christine Mendez

Christine Mendez is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor practicing in Texas. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes. Christine speaks English and guides clients with respect and directness.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first to understand what feels most urgent. Then she helps people set small, achievable goals and build everyday skills that make life feel more manageable. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try concrete strategies that fit each person’s routine.

Christine draws on several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and increase meaningful action. Client-Centered principles shape the warm, nonjudgmental tone of sessions.

People often come for help with relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating disruptions, or career uncertainty. She also supports those dealing with trauma, mood issues such as depression or bipolar, and concerns related to identity, including LGBT matters. Christine pays attention to the whole context of a person’s life when planning next steps.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Christine works with each person to create a plan that fits their goals and day-to-day life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Christine often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and stress-related symptoms.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when unpleasant thoughts or feelings show up. ACT can be helpful for coping with life changes, chronic stress, and motivation struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Christine works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It can also let people practice new skills in the settings where they live and work, then bring observations back to the next session.