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Meet Yolanda Mendoza

Licensed Professional Counselor

About Yolanda

Compassionate support grounded in experience and cultural understanding.

As a Spanish-speaking, bilingual counselor, my goal is to meet clients exactly where they are emotionally. I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals can gain the tools they need to feel empowered, understood, and grounded.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with clients in a variety of settings, including crisis intervention, family violence support, trauma counseling, and community outreach. I earned my Master of Science in Community Counseling from Georgia State University and served as a crisis counselor for the Austin Police Department, working closely with individuals experiencing acute stress, grief, and trauma.

I have also provided counseling in hospital, group, family, and individual settings, and worked as a grief counselor in hospice environments supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families.

My passion is helping people navigate difficult moments with compassion, clarity, and strength.
I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing.

Specialties


  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions

Approach


  • Client-centered
  • Trauma-informed
  • Strength-based
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Compassion-focused

Languages


  • English
  • Español

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