Summer Mendez, LCSW

(She/her)Accepting Referrals

Helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

Cornelius, NC · Telehealth · In-person

Clinical bio

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I use a direct, supportive, and collaborative approach, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs. My work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My goal is to create a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes.

Specialties

• Women's Issues
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Trauma & PTSD
• Behavioral Issues
• Family Systems
• Child & Adolescent Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Parenting
• Life Transitions

Treatment modalities

• CBT
• DBT
• EMDR
• ACT
• Psychodynamic
• Play Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Mindfulness-based
• Somatic / Body-based
• Family Systems

Populations served

• Students
• First Responders
• Veterans
• Families
• Postpartum
• Healthcare Workers
• Adults
• LGBTQ+

Age groups

• Children (0-12)
• Adolescents (13-17)
• Young Adults (18-25)
• Adults (26-64)

Insurance & billing

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Humana
• Optum
• Out-of-network / Superbill
• Sliding Scale
• United Healthcare
• Self-pay

Licensure

NC·LCSWActiveTelehealth
MI·LMSWActiveTelehealth
SC·LCSWActiveTelehealth

Telehealth available in: NC, MI, SC

Identity & lived experience

Gender identity: Woman
Pronouns: She/her
Languages: English

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