Therapist in San Antonio, Texas Lorena Mendoza-Gibson, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-74
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Lorena Mendoza-Gibson, M.Ed, LPC
Specializes In:
Lorena Mendoza-Gibson, LPC, is dedicated to helping her clients achieve psychological well-being by establishing a positive and trusting rapport. She is passionate about guiding individuals through life’s challenges, whether they are dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. Lorena works with clients across a broad age range, including adolescents, young adults, and adults, offering individual therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs. Her compassionate approach is aimed at helping clients navigate their mental health journeys, ultimately leading to personal growth and healing. Lorena is particularly passionate about working with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, those going through menopause, and those needing gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. She finds it deeply rewarding to support clients in these areas, helping them reclaim their strength and embrace their identities. Lorena also focuses on issues like post-partum depression, reproductive challenges, and the psychological impact of later life transitions.
Through her specialized knowledge and empathetic care, she aims to empower her clients to live more fulfilling lives. In her practice, Lorena uses a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to address issues such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma. She is skilled in helping clients manage grief, navigate gender identity concerns, and overcome school avoidance. Lorena serves a diverse population, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military veterans, and first responders, ensuring that her therapy is inclusive and sensitive to the unique experiences of each client.
Additionally, she offers support to men and women facing various life transitions and challenges. Outside of her professional work, Lorena enjoys spending time at the gym, lifting weights, and taking walks. These activities help her maintain balance and wellness in her own life, which she believes is crucial for providing the best care to her clients.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 11-74
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-74
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
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The University of Texas at El Paso
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Lorena Mendoza-Gibson. You can also call 210-858-9772 to have someone assist you.
Lorena Mendoza-Gibson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 210-858-9772 to find out Lorena Mendoza-Gibson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Lorena Mendoza-Gibson:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 210-858-9772 to see how we can help.
Lorena Mendoza-Gibson is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Lorena Mendoza-Gibson works at the following locations:
Yes, Lorena Mendoza-Gibson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Lorena Mendoza-Gibson is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations:
- English
- Spanish