Christine Mendez, LPC, LMHC

Christine Mendez is a licensed counselor who draws on over a decade of clinical work to guide people through difficult transitions. She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Texas. Christine focuses on practical steps people can take when life feels overwhelming. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and cope with addictions and mood challenges like depression and bipolar symptoms. Christine also supports those facing grief, trauma, intimacy struggles, and career or parenting strain. Midlife concerns and coping with life changes are among the areas she addresses. Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to include clear skills and tools you can try between meetings. Christine uses several therapy approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to match the work to each person. She aims to combine practical strategies with space to process emotions. If you are feeling stuck, she offers a calm, focused way to sort priorities and try new behaviors. The process begins with a few simple steps to get matched and scheduled, and then moves at a pace that fits the person seeking help.

How Christine uses evidence-based approaches online

Christine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and learning to live with difficult thoughts while taking meaningful action. It can help with anxiety, stress, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, or unhelpful habits.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person sets the pace. That approach emphasizes listening closely and supporting each person's own goals. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss options and tailor the plan to the client's needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Different approaches can be adapted for remote sessions so progress can continue even when in-person meetings are not possible.