Wendy Mendoza, LCSW
Helping Clients Find Clarity, Connection, and Emotional Balance
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered, while also gaining practical tools that foster meaningful change. I believe therapy should be both validating and skill-building—honoring each person’s lived experience while supporting growth, resilience, and lasting transformation.
I am especially passionate about supporting first-generation individuals as they navigate complex experiences, including generational trauma, entry into professional spaces, and the pursuit of higher education. I deeply value resilience and community, and I work to create affirming spaces where clients can process their experiences, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to thrive. My work centers on empowerment, community, and resilience.
I also have specialized training and a strong passion for supporting the neurodivergent community, particularly individuals with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. My experience in a group practice specializing in ADHD and anxiety has strengthened my ability to provide practical, strengths-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
In my work with children, adolescents, and parents, I integrate evidence-based treatments with play-based techniques to support emotional and behavioral regulation, including managing emotional outbursts. I provide parent coaching using Parent Management Training (PMT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). I value partnering with parents to strengthen effective parenting strategies, improve family relationships, and support meaningful, long-term growth.
Insurance
I am partnered with Alma and Headway and accept the following insurances:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Oxford (Optum)
My clients are often....
- Adults experiencing anxiety or ADHD, including individuals who identify as first-generation and as part of the Latinx and BIPOC communities
- Parents seeking support as they help their child address ADHD, anxiety, and emotional or behavioral dysregulation
- Children and adolescents impacted by anxiety, ADHD, defiance, or emotional dysregulation
SD Therapist Network
We are a group of independent therapists across San Diego who began meeting and collaborating in 2021. We support one another while maintaining our own private practices and offer a range of specialties to help you find a therapist who meets your needs.