Kristina Mendez
She/Ella
Kristina
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Kristina values helping her clients live engaged and meaningful lives. She brings her personality and sense of humor to sessions, and works with her clients to build a trusting and warm therapeutic relationship. She approaches therapy from a feminist-multicultural lens, meaning she considers the influences of the systems we are a part of on mental health and well being.
In her free time, Kristina chases after her wild toddler, delights in a good cup of tea, basks in the beauty of nature, practices yoga and meditation, and enjoys a mellow surf session.
License Information
Education and Experience
- Private Practice Clinician
- Supervisor at Hillcrest Psychological Associates
- Licensed Clinician at Hillcrest Psychological Associates
- Post-Doctoral Resident at University of California, San Diego
- Pre-Doctoral Intern at California State University, San Marcos
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University
- Bachelors of Arts, with honors, in Psychology from University of California, Santa Cruz
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Somatic Therapies
Clinical Issues
Anxiety
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Specialties
Body Image
Burnout
Cultural or racial identity
Eating Disorders
Family Issues
Gender or Sexual Identity
Grief
Imposter Syndrome
Intimate Partner Violence
Men's Issues
Open Relationships/ Polyamory
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Sex/Intimacy
Sexual Assault
Spirtuality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Values and Goals
Women's Issues
Work or Careers