Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 71012
- NPI
- 1073884920
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Diana supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- English and Spanish
About Diana
Diana Mendez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and people coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Diana focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. She helps clients identify specific coping strategies and small behavioral changes that reduce overwhelm. Conversations are direct and geared toward actions that fit a person's routine.
She uses collaboration to set clear goals and measure progress. That means clients and Diana decide together what to try, review how it worked, and adjust the plan. The emphasis is on what helps now and what builds longer-term confidence.
Diana draws on evidence-based techniques to address mood and anxiety symptoms. She encourages skill building for stress management, improving sleep and self-talk, and handling transitions like job changes or relationship shifts. Practical homework and short-term tools are common parts of the work.
Because she speaks Spanish and English, Diana can support bilingual needs and cultural context when relevant. Her practice aims to make therapy something that fits into busy lives, with clear steps and understandable language.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. That process helps match immediate concerns to goals for therapy and clarifies next steps.
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How Diana uses evidence-based techniques online
Many of Diana's methods come from common evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new, realistic ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral activation emphasizes scheduling meaningful or practical activities to lift mood and re-establish routine when depression has reduced motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diana collaborates with each client to decide which techniques to try based on their current needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews what helps, adjusts plans, and introduces new skills when needed so progress is clear and tangible.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person session isn't practical. Phone sessions can be useful for quick updates or when bandwidth is limited, and video can support demonstrations of coping skills and a fuller conversation. Diana aims to help sessions fit into everyday life while focusing on practical strategies that make a measurable difference.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, goal-focused style that prioritizes practical coping strategies and skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with people on mood and stress-related concerns.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers