- Depression support
- Skill-building focus
- Collaborative approach
About Angela
Angela Mendiola is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii who helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She keeps conversations straightforward and practical so parents and busy adults can get to useful next steps quickly. Angela focuses on clear goals and small, doable skills that can fit into a busy life.
She grew up in Honolulu and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Chaminade University of Honolulu, with an emphasis in mental health. Her training included internships at a high school counseling office, a university counseling center, and a national youth program serving military youth affected by deployment.
Across about 10 years in the counseling field, Angela has supported people coping with grief and loss, persistent anxiety, relationship difficulties, and suicidal thoughts. She also works with concerns such as addiction, attention challenges, self-esteem, and body image. Her approach is straightforward: set clear priorities, try practical strategies, and build coping skills that can be used right away.
In sessions she emphasizes cultural sensitivity, empathic listening, and education. Angela shares articles and tools that explain what clients may be experiencing and suggest steps for change. She aims to help people strengthen social connections, manage emotions, and clarify life goals.
Therapy with her combines practical skill-building and reflective conversation. Clients who want a collaborative, goal-focused process that blends day-to-day coping techniques with deeper discussion may find her style helpful.
She grew up in Honolulu and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Chaminade University of Honolulu, with an emphasis in mental health. Her training included internships at a high school counseling office, a university counseling center, and a national youth program serving military youth affected by deployment.
Across about 10 years in the counseling field, Angela has supported people coping with grief and loss, persistent anxiety, relationship difficulties, and suicidal thoughts. She also works with concerns such as addiction, attention challenges, self-esteem, and body image. Her approach is straightforward: set clear priorities, try practical strategies, and build coping skills that can be used right away.
In sessions she emphasizes cultural sensitivity, empathic listening, and education. Angela shares articles and tools that explain what clients may be experiencing and suggest steps for change. She aims to help people strengthen social connections, manage emotions, and clarify life goals.
Therapy with her combines practical skill-building and reflective conversation. Clients who want a collaborative, goal-focused process that blends day-to-day coping techniques with deeper discussion may find her style helpful.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.