Carol Mendoza , LPC

Carol Mendoza is a licensed counselor based in Texas who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflects state licensure to provide professional counseling services. Carol began her path into counseling during military service, where she served in a counseling role, and has since built experience across multiple care settings.

Her background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, a private practice focused on psychiatric testing for social security benefits, and outpatient mental health services for both children and adults. She has also worked closely with veterans, supporting people who have faced challenges during and after service. Her clinical focus spans stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other areas.

Carol integrates Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her approach, tailoring sessions to each person’s goals and needs with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She emphasizes practical strategies that support changes in thinking, emotion, and behavior while validating the individual experience. Carol offers evening hours and some Saturday availability, and she provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Outside of her professional life, Carol enjoys time with her husband, their two dogs, and a large extended family. She finds renewal in reading, biking, camping, fishing, and being outdoors, with a particular fondness for butterflies.