Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Welcome! My name is Angela Mendiola and I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I have been practicing in the counseling profession for the past 6 years. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu with an emphasis in Mental Health. My professional training include graduate internships at Kailua High School, the Chaminade University Counseling Center and a national internship funded by North Carolina State University as a Project Youth Extension Service Intern where I served military youth impacted by deployment for one year.
Three components that I find most important in a therapeutic alliance are cultural sensitivity, empathetic understanding and listening. The most profound and insightful thing that I have learned in my years as a mental health professional is that maintaining your mental health is important regardless of what stage of life you are in and it is a practice that may assist you in building meaningful social connections, healthy coping skills and to clarify life goals. I also believe that education and knowledge truly is power so I aim to provide you with self-help or informative tools such as articles supported by trusted sources that explain what you may be experiencing and how you can spark positive change in your life.
I’ve worked with individuals who have faced significant grief and loss in their lives, those who struggle with establishing meaningful relationships and connections with others, and those who have had suicidal thoughts. I am also well versed, professional, in the struggles of anxiety. My therapeutic style involves helping you to clarify any goals that you would like to prioritize, brainstorming and discussing strategies and building coping skills that you can begin using immediately to make positive change in your life.
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Angela Mendiola was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and brings a decade of clinical experience to her counseling practice. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu, with a focus on mental health.
Her graduate training included internships at Kailua High School and the Chaminade University Counseling Center, as well as a national internship funded by North Carolina State University as a Project Youth Extension Service Intern, during which she served military youth affected by deployment for one year. She is a state-licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii.
Angela emphasizes cultural sensitivity, empathetic understanding and attentive listening as core elements of the therapeutic relationship. She views mental health as an important, ongoing practice at any stage of life and aims to support people in strengthening social connections, developing healthy coping skills and clarifying life goals.
Committed to education as a tool for change, she provides clients with self-help materials and articles from trusted sources to explain challenges and suggest steps toward positive change. Her clinical work has included supporting people through significant grief and loss, difficulties forming meaningful relationships, suicidal thoughts and the challenges of anxiety.
Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients identify and prioritize goals, brainstorming and exploring practical strategies, and building coping skills clients can begin using right away to produce meaningful, positive change.
Many people wonder whether counseling conducted online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best, whether through video sessions, phone calls, live chat or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
Therapists who provide online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch providers if they prefer a different fit. For many people, the combination of evidence-based support and practical access makes online therapy a viable option for addressing everyday mental health concerns.
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