Angela Mendiola, LMHC

Angela Mendiola is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) from Honolulu, Hawaii, who brings 10 years of experience in the counseling field. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu, with an emphasis in mental health. Her graduate training included internships at Kailua High School and the Chaminade University Counseling Center, as well as a national internship funded by North Carolina State University serving military youth affected by deployment for one year.

Angela emphasizes cultural sensitivity, empathic understanding, and attentive listening as central elements of a strong therapeutic alliance. She believes maintaining mental health is a lifelong practice that can support meaningful social connections, improved coping skills, and clearer life goals. Angela also values education and offers evidence-based resources and self-help tools to help clients better understand their experiences and make positive changes.

Her clinical work has included supporting people through significant grief and loss, helping those who struggle to form and sustain meaningful relationships, and working with individuals who have experienced suicidal thoughts. She has substantial experience treating anxiety and related symptoms. Angela’s approach focuses on clarifying client priorities, brainstorming practical strategies, and building coping skills that clients can begin using immediately to foster positive change.

As an LMHC - a licensed professional trained to provide mental health counseling - Angela blends professional training with a compassionate, client-centered style to support clients across a range of life transitions and challenges.