Clinical Social Work Practice – Sofia Mendoza, LCSW
Sofia Mendoza, LCSW (License #LCS28884), operates a therapy practice in Long Beach, California, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. With 16 years of clinical experience accumulated since 2007, the practice is built around trauma-informed care delivered through a race-based trauma and social justice lens. The practice’s stated primary focus is on serving BIPOC clients, which the site defines as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, with work oriented toward the intersection of identity, systemic stress, and mental health.
Evidence-based modalities offered include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. The practice also incorporates race-based interventions, emotional regulation support, and maternal perinatal mental health treatment as distinct service areas.
Clinical specialties include work with first-generation professionals navigating career and identity pressures, as well as individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, work-related stress, life transitions, and maternal and women’s mental health concerns. In addition to direct client care, Mendoza provides EMDR consultation services for licensed mental health professionals and for organizations seeking guidance on implementing this modality in clinical and organizational settings.
Sessions are conducted in both English and Spanish. The stated session fee is $200 per one-hour appointment, and a complimentary 15-minute initial consultation is offered to prospective clients. Payment is accepted via major credit cards as well as Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards. The practice is paneled with Lyra as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. For clients with PPO insurance plans, Mendoza operates as an out-of-network provider and can furnish superbills for independent reimbursement submission to the client’s insurer.
Mendoza has co-authored a book titled “Stand Up, Speak Up, and Heal,” which addresses race-based traumatic stress. The practice can be reached by phone at (323) 351-1741 or by email at sofia@sofiamendozalcsw.com. The stated response time is within four hours of initial contact. The practice is located in Long Beach, California, and serves clients virtually across a broader geographic area.