I’m Dr. Mendoza—a clinician, educator, and advocate with over 20 years of experience supporting women, birthing people, and families across the reproductive continuum. My work is grounded in cultural humility, clinical depth, and a holistic understanding of wellness that honors mind, body, spirit, identity, and community.

As an Afro-Latina and New York native, I bring a layered, relational perspective to care, shaped by lived experience and a foundation in Health Psychology. My clinical focus includes perinatal and reproductive mental health, reproductive grief and loss, and chronic reproductive conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, and hormonal transitions—including perimenopause, & menopause, often invisible challenges that deeply impact well-being and identity.

My journey began with a Bachelor’s in Child & Family Services and Child Care Management, where I developed a strong understanding of human development. Later, working as a Bilingual Parent Educator for pregnant and parenting teens in Texas, I witnessed the emotional toll of postpartum depression and the unique challenges faced by young mothers.

This led me to pursue a Master’s in Counseling from St. Edward’s University and later, a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University. I also hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and advanced training in Perinatal Loss and Grief.