Kimberly Mendez-Gomez – Bilingual, APC, Play Therapist

Kimberly dedicates herself to providing the best possible service to her clients in English and Spanish. She advocates for them, offers education, resources, and a compassionate listening ear. As a non-judgmental and authentic person, she believes in being straightforward and sincere in her interactions with clients. Kimberly states, “Throughout this healing journey, you will not be alone. I will be by your side every step of the way, offering my support and guidance.”

 Kimberly finds fulfillment in working across various areas, including betrayal trauma, play therapy, anxiety, depression, generational trauma, and fostering self-love. Her passion lies in helping individuals of all ages, encompassing children, adolescents, and adults, to develop strength and resilience. When working with children and teenagers, Kimberly provides support to both the parents and the child, creating an environment where the bond is strengthened, enabling the child to thrive.

 She offers individual, family, and couples/marital therapy in both virtual and in-person formats, with evening hours available.

CREDENTIALS:

  • Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Certified
  • S2H (Suicide to Hope) Certified
  • Certified C-SSRS Training
  • Certified CAFAS Training
  • Psychological First Aid

Therapy Specialities

Teen Counseling

We provide a safe place for teens to explore their thoughts, emotions, and concerns while addressing the specific issues they are facing during this critical developmental stage.

Play Therapy

During the play therapy session, the play therapist provides specifically selected play materials to facilitate the child’s expression of feelings, thoughts, experiences, and behaviors.

Family Therapy

We are prepared to work with the resistant family member, meeting them where they are to establish the relationship, communicate feelings, and open possibilities for change.

What do all those initials mean?
  • ACS – Approved Clinical Supervisor
  • CAP – Certified Addictions Professional
  • CRC – Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Ed.D. – Doctor of Education
  • Ed.S. – Education Specialist
  • LAPC – Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
  • LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
  • M.Ed. – Master of Education
  • MS – Master of Science
  • MSW – Master of Social Work
  • NCC – National Certified Counselor