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Angela Mendiola, LMHC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationHawaii
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Angela

Angela Mendiola is a licensed mental health counselor based in Hawaii who focuses on supporting people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, addictions, ADHD, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

With a decade of experience and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, she combines practical tools and compassionate listening to help clients identify goals and build skills that fit their daily lives. Her work emphasizes cultural sensitivity and clear, empathic communication so clients feel heard while learning strategies for immediate and long-term change.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and client-centered care to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Angela draws on training and internships across educational and community settings to support those dealing with grief, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship difficulties.

She also provides educational resources and self-help tools to supplement therapy and empower clients to make steady progress toward their goals.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Angela integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work in accessible, practical ways. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting each person where they are, creating space to explore feelings and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and teaching concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Angela works with clients to clarify goals and preferences, then adapts methods - such as combining mindfulness practices with CBT exercises - so the plan fits daily life and the issues a client brings to sessions. She values ongoing feedback and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into varied schedules and locations. These options provide flexibility for follow-up, brief check-ins, or more traditional session lengths, allowing clients to access consistent care even when routines or locations change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, addictions, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is Angela's therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and empathetic, blending client-centered listening with practical strategies from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Angela has 10 years of experience in counseling, with training that includes internships in school and university settings and work with youth affected by deployment.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential HI LMHC MHC-719 and practices from Hawaii as a licensed mental health counselor.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she does accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for their appointments.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping 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

What Angela can help with

Angela Mendiola works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

How Angela approaches therapy

Angela's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Angela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Hawaii, with 10 years of clinical experience.