Monica Mendiola Cummings is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #10237) who has experience working with children, adults, families, and high-risk populations. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, parenting support, school issues, life transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, life adjustment, stress, and family conflict. While working with clients, she uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach. In addition, she adapts various techniques using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT), Reality Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Family Systems Therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness, gratitude, positivity, and personal connection. Her intentions are to meet the client where they are and use that as a starting point for fostering healing and connection. She believes changing oneself can not only improve your quality of life, but those and the system around you. Experiencing the waves of life can be intimidating when you’re feeling alone, and she is here and ready to support you with this process.