Angela Mendiola

Compassionate counselor offering practical strategies

LMHC Hawaii

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Angela

Angela Mendiola is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Hawaii who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, addiction, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience and training in counseling psychology, she emphasizes practical tools and collaborative goal-setting to support clients as they build coping skills and clarify priorities. Angela draws on a variety of approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices.

She values cultural sensitivity, active listening, and empathetic understanding as core elements of an effective therapeutic alliance. Angela also incorporates educational resources and self-help tools to help clients learn about their experiences and take concrete steps toward change.

Her background includes graduate internships in school and university settings and work with diverse populations during a national youth-focused internship. Those seeking a counselor who blends practical strategies with a respectful, person-centered stance may find her approach useful.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Angela blends cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods to support clients through online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to improve coping in daily life. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client’s own strengths, creating space for people to explore values and goals while the therapist offers nonjudgmental support.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Angela works with each person to evaluate their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts strategies over time so treatment remains responsive and practical. That collaborative stance helps clients try techniques, reflect on results, and refine the plan together with their therapist.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity across locations, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable for the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship issues, and challenges like ADHD and self-esteem.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathetic listening with practical skill-building and education to help clients reach their goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of experience in the counseling field, including internships in school and university settings and work with youth in a national program.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is an LMHC with the credential HI LMHC MHC-719 and is located in Hawaii.

Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English