Angela Mendiola, LMHC
Therapist in Hawaii
Angela Mendiola is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii.
- License MHC-719 · Hawaii Expires June 2026
- NPI 1184225443 · national registry
- Experience and languages 10+ years in practice English
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About Angela
Angela Mendiola is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii. She offers a calm, straightforward approach for people coping with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Angela focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions and clear, compassionate listening during them.
She builds sessions around three simple priorities: cultural awareness, empathetic listening, and clear goal-setting. That means Angela will first listen to what matters most to you, then help set small, realistic goals.
Background and approach
She often provides short tools or readings to support progress outside of sessions. Her work draws on client-centered principles, cognitive-behavioral methods, mindfulness and elements of the Gottman Method. Sessions tend to be collaborative - she helps people name priorities, test ideas, and practice coping skills.
Expect simple exercises, gentle reflection, and practical strategies you can use right away. Angela earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu and has about 10 years of experience in counseling. Her past roles include internships in school and university settings and outreach work with youth affected by deployment.
She commonly supports people dealing with depression, addiction and substance concerns, body image and self-esteem struggles, attachment and communication issues, ADHD, and recovery from trauma and abuse. Her style is warm, direct, and focused on helping you build better daily routines and relationships.
People who want a therapist who teaches skills, listens without judgment, and helps set concrete next steps may find her approach useful.
Credentials
- LMHC (Hawaii)
- License MHC-719 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1184225443 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Angela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Angela names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Angela names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches and online care that focus on practical change
Angela blends a few approachable methods to help people make steady progress. The Gottman Method offers structured ways to improve communication and manage conflict, using exercises that strengthen how people talk about feelings and needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance, letting the person lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and building coping skills.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Angela will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and pace. She checks in about what’s helping and adjusts techniques so therapy remains useful and doable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make regular support easier to fit into life. Video works well for longer sessions and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lighter option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text is good for short check-ins, coaching-style prompts, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These formats help maintain continuity of care and flexibility for different daily schedules.
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Frequently asked
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, parenting and career issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as body image and guilt.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining empathic listening with goal-setting and exercises. She mixes client-centered conversation with CBT techniques and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience in counseling, including internships in school and university settings and outreach work with youth affected by deployment.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, and her profile lists Hawaii as her location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients as noted in her profile.
Which session formats are used?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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