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Cathleen Menda, LMHC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Cathleen

Cathleen Menda is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who brings 12 years of professional experience to her practice. She centers her work in a client-centered framework, offering a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can explore stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family concerns.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes listening and collaboration to help clients clarify values, identify patterns, and set practical goals for change. She integrates evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR when appropriate, along with motivational interviewing and existential perspectives to address life transitions, career issues, grief, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.

Cathleen also supports those facing complex topics like attachment wounds, caregiving stress, chronic illness, communication difficulties, and identity-related concerns. Sessions are designed to match each person’s pace and priorities so progress reflects their goals.

Located in Florida, Cathleen works in English and offers a range of online formats to fit different schedules. Prospective clients are encouraged to take the first step by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to her availability.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care



Client-centered therapy focuses on the relationship between therapist and client, offering an accepting space where personal goals and values guide each session; this approach helps people who need understanding and steadiness while exploring stress, family concerns, or identity questions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and managing everyday stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories and trauma by using structured protocols that can reduce the emotional intensity of past events and support recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to choose or combine methods that align with an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions begin with exploration and planning so the chosen strategies match what the client hopes to accomplish.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to engage in consistent work without long commutes, and they allow the therapist to apply client-centered care, CBT exercises, or EMDR-informed techniques across remote sessions to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
The practice works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar issues, and career or parenting challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The clinician emphasizes a client-centered style that prioritizes collaboration and nonjudgmental listening, while also drawing on structured methods like CBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing as needed.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings and integrates multiple approaches to support people through life changes and complex emotional concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and how is that shown?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and holds the credential FL LMHC MH11975, practicing with that licensure in mind.
Does the therapist offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

About

Cathleen Menda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 12 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.