Christine Mendez, LPC, LMHC
Compassionate counselor for anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions and recovery
- LGBT and relationships
About Christine Mendez
Christine Mendez is a licensed counselor based in Texas who brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - signifying formal training and state licensure to provide mental health care. Her practice focuses on common and complex concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, intimacy and eating or sleeping difficulties.
Christine approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on strengths and life experience to create practical steps forward. She combines evidence-informed methods with an empathetic, client-centered stance to address issues such as parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Her work also supports those navigating abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
Beginning therapy can require significant courage, and Christine aims to make that first step understandable and manageable. She collaborates with clients to set achievable goals, tailor treatment to individual needs, and support sustained growth across relationships, work, and daily life.
Christine approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on strengths and life experience to create practical steps forward. She combines evidence-informed methods with an empathetic, client-centered stance to address issues such as parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Her work also supports those navigating abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
Beginning therapy can require significant courage, and Christine aims to make that first step understandable and manageable. She collaborates with clients to set achievable goals, tailor treatment to individual needs, and support sustained growth across relationships, work, and daily life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Mendez have?
Christine Mendez has 13 years of professional experience in the mental health field.
Is Christine Mendez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials. Her license details are TX LPC 64976 and FL LMHC MH25820.
In which languages does Christine Mendez provide therapy?
Christine Mendez provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Mendez located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Christine Mendez as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Mendez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Mendez work with international clients?
Christine Mendez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Mendez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Christine Mendez integrates several proven therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead, supporting self-discovery and personal growth.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Christine collaborates with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions by video or phone can recreate the feeling of a traditional appointment, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for more immediate check-ins and ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or elsewhere, all while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to individual needs.