Grief, LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Relationships
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About Eleuterio
Dr. Eleuterio Mendoza is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 9 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, sleep problems, grief, LGBTQ issues, relationship issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder I and II, loneliness, and addiction (behavioral and chemical).
Dr. Mendoza completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology Certificate Program) at Palo Alto University (APA Accredited) and did his postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente Chemical Dependency Recovery Program (now called Addiction Medicine Recovery Services) in Antioch (APA Accredited). He also has completed his Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University. Dr. Mendoze formulates each client's mental health issue through the lens of what is happening in the brain, lifestyle factors (sleep, diet, exercise, substance use), current and past stressors, genetics, and developmental experiences. He utilizes different multiple treatment approaches including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and more.
The beautiful thing about the brain is that it is changeable through therapy and lifestyle changes. Dr. Mendoza is confident that he would be able to help you gain helpful insights and learn healthy coping skills that will help you regain a sense of well-being. Things can get so much better: Schedule an appointment with Dr. Mendoza today.
"Trained as a neuropsychologist and as a therapist, I can help you understand how your functional impairments and emotional difficulties are taking place in your brain and thus help you understand how to recalibrate your brain through a biopsychosocial approach—and get you back to feeling better!"
Get to know Eleuterio
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I became a clinical psychologist because I realized early on that helping people is a sustainable way to feel good. There are many avenues to fulfillment, but helping others and seeing someone get better and happier is definitely one of the best feelings one can have. I grew up with a lot of suffering around me and always wanted to alleviate the suffering of others.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
What you can feel, you can heal!
What inspires you?
What inspires me is when I see clients feel better.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients can expect to learn about how their emotional issues and functional impairments are a result of what is happening in their brain due to their genetics, current stressors, lifestyle, and developmental experiences. They can also expect to laugh a lot!
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want to provide hope that s/he/they will get better!
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
Get ready to learn things about your brain, how this is creating your difficulties, and how it can be changed to make you feel better!
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
On my time off, I ride my bicycle around my neighborhood and I take scenic drives. I also, at times, play The Last of Us 2 on PS5 although I limit my time playing to 30 minutes so I don't feel bad wasting too much time:).
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 9 years
- Graduating institute
- Palo Alto University
- Graduating degree
- PhD in Clinical Psychology
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