Dr. Donna Mendez, Ed.D., LPC, Therapist
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
License: EdD, LPC
Ages Served: 10 to 65+
Donna Mendez, Ed.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor
“I have an extensive background in working with parents, school personnel, and youth in the following environments: counseling agencies, high schools, alternative, and special education. This widespread experience has helped me walk in the shoes of adolescents, young adults, and their families. Additionally, I have worked with numerous individuals suffering from anxiety, mood disorders, family conflicts, domestic cohesion, and personality disorders. I find the greatest successes happen when I connect with a client, and they embrace healthy support and are willing to make changes after insight is gained from our collaboration. Therapy is a growing experience with plenty of opportunities for insight.”
In addition to her Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Xavier University, Dr. Donna holds a Doctorate in Instruction and Discipline from Loyola University and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics from Northern Illinois University.
As a former high school administrator combined with being a mental health counselor, Donna has helped individuals and families navigate a wide variety of personal issues. Her multifaceted experiences provide expertise in issues such as adolescent guidance, family conflict, academic decline, disconnection, discipline, responsibility, organizational skills, improving study habits, and mental health growth. Dr. Donna is passionate about building lasting changes by helping people target the core of their problems and working through them together in an interactive, healthy, and supportive fashion.
Dr. Donna enjoys her family, her three cats, the outdoors, and watching the TV series “Friends.”
Dr. Donna L. Mendez, EdD, LPC
Fun Facts Q&A
Dr. Donna responded, “Running on the beach, playing games at parties, making costumes.”
Insurance Accepted
Insurance provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Insurance provided by Cigna Healthcare
Insurance provided by Aetna
Self Pay Options Available
Expertise
- Adolescents and Adults Adjust Through Life Circumstances
- Parental Counseling
- School-based Issues
- Lifestyle Changes
- Mood or Anxiety Dilemmas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- School Issues
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Populations
- Preteens
- Teens
- Adults
Languages
English
Practice Locations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
