Karishma Mendes, LPC, NCC

Are you familiar with the lotus flower’s remarkable ability to bloom in muddy waters? Just like the lotus, I believe everyone has the potential to thrive and lead an authentic life.
 
My primary goal is to facilitate your personal growth, allowing you to flourish in every aspect of your life. I achieve this by providing education, empowerment, and equipping you with the tools for lasting success and recovery. I understand every individual is unique, and I celebrate those differences. After all, why not be YOU-nique?
 
I can support you through various challenges involving crisis, vocational, and clinical mental health counseling.
 
Mental health may not have been a topic of discussion in your household, but I’m here to provide a non-judgmental counseling space. I’ll walk beside you on your journey, offering safety, encouragement, and practical solutions that will guide you toward discovering your authentic self.
 
Whether you’re seeking counseling or simply a supportive space to explore your unique strengths, I look forward to partnering with you on this transformative journey.
 

Credentials:

  • M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of St. Thomas
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
 

 
Areas of Focus:
  • Life transitions, adjustment
  • Career Counseling (Work-related Challenges, Interviewing, Resume building, Networking, Combating implicit bias)
  • Identity and Multicultural/bi-culturalism
  • Grief and Loss
  • Spiritual and Faith-related counseling
  • Stress Management
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Women-Related Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages)
  • Self-esteem, Peer relations/Bullying, Perfectionism
  • POC-related issues (In addition to Asian American, South Asian challenges)
  • Trauma (family conflict, abuse, parenting, domestic violence)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
 
Languages Spoken: Hindi/Urdu, Gujarati, Mandarin
 
Outside of sessions, Karishma enjoys painting and traveling.
 

Favorite Authors:  Irvin D. Yalom, Lilly Singh.

Mantra to Live By: “Perfectionism is the antithesis to authenticity”

Go-to Coping Skill: Journaling

Past-time Hobby: Dancing