As a practitioner trained in both clinical and counseling psychology, I work with individuals to help them explore the origins of their symptoms, while at the same time teaching them skills to reduce distress and cope better in everyday life. I specialize in working with couples and individuals ages 18 to adult who struggle with depression, anxiety, abuse issues, family of origin issues, current relationship issues, and sexuality concerns. In addition, I specialize in working with diversity issues.
I previously served as the President for the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association and the Diversity Liason with the California Psychological Association and will be happy to assist you in finding appropriate therapist referrals for mental health concerns outside the scope of my practice. I am an Adjunct Faculty at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute and Antioch University and serve as Core Faculty in the Master's Counseling Psychology program at Pacifica Graduate Institute. In addition, I serve at the Student Services Coordinator for Diversity at Pacifica Graduate Institute and have been appointed the Warsh Chair of Social Justice, Reconciliation, and Diversity.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY 20209
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Christina Mentes
cmentes@pacifica.edu
(805) 455-2854
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