New York, LMHC #016320
Abigail Méndez

License:

LMHC
Female
Hispanic
Virtual Only
Specialties
Trauma, Anxiety, Mindfulness and/or meditation
Education
Masters in Mental Health Counseling | New York University, 2021; Masters in Spanish Language and Literature | Hunter College, 2007
About
Abigail is a Latina, bilingual, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NYC offering online therapy. She is an integrative therapist trained in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Treatment, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. Abigail applies a feminist and relational lens to her therapeutic work because she recognizes the importance of relational dynamics and power structures in the therapeutic relationship. Her approach is characterized by empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to empowering clients to take an active role in their own healing process. Abigail approaches each client with a genuine respect for their individual experiences and fosters an environment that promotes inclusivity and understanding. She has years of experience helping individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Immigrant, and first generation American. Abigail is a passionate advocate for positive change within the mental health community and actively seeks opportunities to address systemic issues impacting mental health, while empowering her clients to navigate societal challenges.
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Message to clients
If you were taught to “be strong, keep your head down, and not complain", and are tired of suffering in silence when life gets overwhelming, it’s time to begin your therapy journey. I am passionate about normalizing therapy and empowering those who feel invisible and voiceless. I work with individuals and couples, particularly those facing a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, imposter phenomenon, life transitions, relationship struggles, and complex trauma. I will listen, validate, and support you as we co-create a space that paves the way toward well-being. I will walk beside you as we explore the causes of your emotional distress, and because each person's experiences are different, my approach combines therapies that are tailored to your specific goals. Together, we'll map out a plan that will allow you to first identify and then work on the barriers preventing you from feeling in control of your emotional and mental well-being and life. If you're ready to take an active role in your healing and connect to the parts of yourself lost due to life’s pressures, let's begin.
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Race and ethnicity
Hispanic
Cultural and experiential knowledge
Caribbean culture, Hispanic culture
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Spiritual knowledge
Christianity, Catholicism, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
Location
Specialties
Trauma, Anxiety, Mindfulness and/or meditation
Additional areas of focus
Burnout, Chronic illness or pain, Codependency, Dating, Depression, Grief and/or loss, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Second or third generation immigrant experience, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Stress, Racial/cultural identity, Bicultural or multicultural experience, Biracial or multiracial experience, Couples counseling, First generation immigrant experience, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premartial counseling
Therapeutic style
Empowering, Solutions-oriented, Affirming, Conversational, Calming
Modalities
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Mindfulness based, Trauma-focused, Psychodynamic, Strengths-based therapy
Cost
$250
/Individual Session
$300
/Couples Session
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Offers sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Gary Dillon, PhD
Abigail Méndez provides a compassionate, culturally-responsive approach that really helps her clients feel seen and heard. Her experience with trauma, grief, and cultural intersections gives her insight into challenges many face but rarely discuss or get support for. If you want a therapist who is both grounded and deeply human, Abigail Méndez is a great match for your healing journey.
Gabrielle Rieckhof, LMHC
Abigail is a sensitive, engaged, curious, and empathetic therapist. She integrates various modalities based on client's needs, never using a "one size fits all" approach. She is champion of marginalized communities and is intentional around providing inclusionary and liberatory care. I recommend her without reserve for individuals and couples.
Jael Amador, PhD
Abigail is a compassionate, grounded, and motivated clinician who is dedicated to her clients and her clinical work. She is able to explore delicate topics with her clients in a compassionate and sophisticated way. Furthermore, she is a strong advocate for her clients, acknowledging ways in which systemic issues affect presenting problems and incorporating this into her clinical work empowering ways.
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