- CBT and solution-focused
- Practical coping steps
- Evening and Saturday hours
About Carol
Carol Mendoza, LPC, is a therapist based in Texas with 14 years of counseling experience. She focuses on practical support for common problems like anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. Carol describes therapy as a team effort where small changes can make a real difference over time.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people break down painful thoughts and try different coping steps. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on actions you can use between meetings. This approach can be useful for managing panic symptoms, mood swings, grief, addiction concerns, and work-related stress.
Carol’s background includes work in psychiatric hospital settings and outpatient services, where she worked with people facing mood disorders, trauma, and complex life changes. She also has experience supporting veterans and people navigating benefits-related evaluations. That variety informs a flexible, practical style in sessions.
In therapy she listens for what matters most to each person and then helps set realistic next steps. She can help with relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping when life shifts suddenly. Sessions aim to build skills that fit daily life and make stress easier to handle.
Outside of work, Carol enjoys biking, camping, fishing, reading, and spending time with family and her dogs. Her casual, down-to-earth manner is intended to make starting therapy feel less intimidating.
How her approaches translate to online care
Carol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in ways that fit well with remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple tools to test unhelpful thinking. It can help with panic symptoms, anxiety, and low mood by teaching breathing and thought-challenging steps that you can practice between appointments.Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on small, achievable changes and on what is already working. It helps people set clear short-term goals and try practical experiments, which can be especially useful when time is limited or when someone needs focused help with a specific problem.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carol will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily routine. She adapts techniques based on what a person prefers and how they respond, so therapy evolves to meet real needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help turn therapeutic steps into habits that fit everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and related mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on concrete steps and skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional counseling experience in hospital and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.