Corina Mendoza

Corina Mendoza accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Centivo, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Corina Mendoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Corina is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Corina’s California license number is 142774, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Corina Mendoza has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Corina’s education and training include MS - Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University. Over that time, Corina has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Corina Mendoza works with BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, and IPV/DV, among other areas. These are the areas where Corina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Corina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Corina Mendoza draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Couples [The Gottman Method], Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Corina’s style is affirming, authentic, casual, empowering, and holistic. In Corina’s words: “Together, we can explore what brings you to therapy and move toward healing, balance, and meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive for you.”

Corina Mendoza (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Corina identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Corina provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Corina Mendoza offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 4025 Camino Del Rio South in San Diego. Corina is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Corina Mendoza is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Corina will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Corina’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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