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Jessica Mendez

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Rivia Mind
Accepting clients Last Updated 12 days ago

Hi, I'm so glad you're here! If you're feeling overwhelmed by life changes, navigating the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, or dealing with challenges like fertility concerns or postpartum struggles, you're not alone—and you don’t have to go through it by yourself. I specialize in women's reproductive mental health, and I’m here to help you through the complex emotions that come with transitions like pregnancy, birth, abortion, and even the grief of loss.

I understand how tough it can be when life doesn't go as planned, especially when it involves something as deeply personal as becoming a parent. If you’ve experienced pregnancy loss or birth trauma, or if you're feeling anxious or unsure about pregnancy planning, I’m here to listen and support you without judgment. I want to help you process those feelings, find your strengths, and feel more in control of your life.

In my work, I've supported parents with newborns in the NICU, guiding them through some of the most emotionally difficult moments they’ve faced. Seeing their resilience helped shape my approach to care. My goal is to provide a compassionate, safe space for you to share your story, and together, we can work through the challenges and stresses you're facing—whether it’s grief, anxiety, or just the need to be heard.

I also have experience helping women manage life transitions like marriage, divorce, and menopause. I offer practical tools through approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, along with a deep understanding of the emotional complexity that can come with these changes. Together, we can work on building clarity, balance, and even joy.

As a bilingual therapist, I’m dedicated to anti-racist and compassionate care for all. You’ll find our sessions to be a judgment-free zone where your well-being is at the center of our work together.

I look forward to supporting you on this journey toward healing and resilience. Let’s take that next step together.


Specialties

Addiction ADHD Adoption related issues Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Divorce Drug Addiction Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Excoriation Disorder Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gambling Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Grief and Loss Hoarding Housing Insecurity Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Infertility Internet Addiction Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSD Trichotillomania

In-Network Insurance Plans

Jessica Mendez is in network for the following plans:

Aetna AllWays Health Partners Anthem Anthem Blue Cross CDPHP Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross First Health Horizon Healthcare MVP Health Care Optum Oscar Oxford Princeton University Student Health Plan (SHP) UMR UnitedHealthcare Wellfleet

NPI Number

1437715133

Rates

First session $200
Ongoing sessions $225

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Body positivity Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Depth Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Executive Functions Coaching Existential Family Systems Feminist Health at Every Size Holistic Humanistic Insight Therapy Integrative Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Lifespan Integration Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Play Therapy Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Supportive Transpersonal Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Deaf or Hard of Hearing Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented Veganism Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 20
  • License(s): FL-TPIC176, NJ-44SL06626300, NY-099407

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
  • Race(s): Latina
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Christian

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