Cathleen Menda, LMHC
Florida · 12 years in practice
Cathleen Menda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
License and registration
- LMHC, Florida
- MH11975 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1538442074 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Cathleen
Cathleen Menda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 12 years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and family concerns. She focuses on making the room feel approachable so people can say what they need to say.
Small steps matter and she acknowledges how hard it can be to begin therapy. Her style centers on listening first and helping people name what feels most urgent.
Background and approach
She often uses existential ideas to look at meaning, choice, and life transitions when those questions matter. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions collaborative and on CBT techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Cathleen has worked with people facing grief, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, and chronic health challenges.
She also supports those coping with anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and career stress. Her background includes trauma-informed approaches for abuse and first responder concerns. Sessions move at a practical pace.
She helps clients set realistic goals and practice skills between meetings. EMDR and motivational interviewing are used selectively when they fit a person’s needs and readiness. People can expect a straightforward approach built on respect and steady listening.
Cathleen guides conversations toward clearer choices and workable coping strategies. She encourages clients to try different tools until they find what helps.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Cathleen names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Existential Therapy looks at life’s big questions like purpose, choice, and meaning. It helps when transitions or feelings of emptiness are central to someone’s struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person sets the pace and goals for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical skills to change thought patterns and behaviors that worsen anxiety or depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that match those needs. That process is collaborative; adjustments are made over time based on what helps in real life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video visits allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Chat and messaging work well for shorter updates, coaching-style support, or when written reflection feels helpful. These formats make attending regular sessions more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
Cathleen helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family-related problems. She also works on grief, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work blends listening and practical tools. She uses existential ideas about meaning, client-centered collaboration, and CBT strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience providing mental health support. That background includes work with trauma, first responder issues, and chronic illness concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida. Her listed practice location is in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options give flexibility for different schedules and situations.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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