Clinical Reviewer
Emily Mendez, MS, EdS, is a mental health writer and former private practice psychotherapist.
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Counselor Education
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Emily Mendez is a mental health writer and expert with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse. As a former private practice psychotherapist, Emily specialized in treating adults and children experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse.
Emily is interested in the interplay between physical illness and mental health, and is the author of Four Behavioral Treatments for Migraines Worth Trying.
Indiana University, Bloomington
EdS, Counselor Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Master's degree, Community Counseling
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Licensure, certifications, and professional credentials.
10+ years in mental health and substance abuse, including work as a private practice psychotherapist.
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As a Medical Reviewer for SonderMind, Emily Mendez reviews mental health content for medical accuracy and clinical integrity, making sure that our educational resources reflect current evidence-based practices.
SonderMind offers therapy and psychiatry services across the country. Our providers work with all different types of clients using more than 40+ therapeutic modalities to provide specialized care.
SonderMind providers are in-network with most major insurance plans, including HSA, FSA, EAP, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage. We’re also in-network with TRICARE West (TriWest Healthcare Alliance). As SonderMind expands into new states, additional insurance plans will become available.
If you’re not using insurance, we offer affordable self-pay rates.
Currently, SonderMind providers are not in-network with Medicaid, TRICARE East, or ChampVA.
SonderMind’s approach to measurement-based care is clinically proven to help people see change, faster. Our data shows that clients see results in less than 6 sessions—approximately 2 months.
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