Kimberly Mena, LPC, LMHC
Trauma-informed licensed counselor and veteran
- Trauma and anxiety
- Telehealth in Florida
- Veteran perspective
About Kimberly Mena
Kimberly Mena is a licensed mental health counselor who blends trauma-informed care with culturally responsive practice to support adults facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which indicate state licensure to provide professional mental health services. With four years of clinical experience and the perspective of a decorated veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and Army, she understands how intense life events can shape identity and functioning and how steady support can foster recovery.
She works with people managing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, identity concerns, and major life transitions, and she also offers coaching to help clarify purpose and goals. Her additional focus areas include kink and alternative sex culture, blended family issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, disaster-related coping, divorce, feelings of emptiness, family conflict, first responder stress, forgiveness work, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy, and life purpose exploration.
Kimberly uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, narrative approaches, and polyvagal-informed somatic strategies, along with creative experiential interventions that attend to mind-body connection. Clients often say she creates a compassionate yet empowering space where therapy honors lived experience, strengthens personal voice, and supports gradual, meaningful change. She provides telehealth services to adults across Florida and Texas and offers flexible scheduling to meet clients where they are.
She works with people managing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, identity concerns, and major life transitions, and she also offers coaching to help clarify purpose and goals. Her additional focus areas include kink and alternative sex culture, blended family issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, disaster-related coping, divorce, feelings of emptiness, family conflict, first responder stress, forgiveness work, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy, and life purpose exploration.
Kimberly uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, narrative approaches, and polyvagal-informed somatic strategies, along with creative experiential interventions that attend to mind-body connection. Clients often say she creates a compassionate yet empowering space where therapy honors lived experience, strengthens personal voice, and supports gradual, meaningful change. She provides telehealth services to adults across Florida and Texas and offers flexible scheduling to meet clients where they are.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kimberly Mena have?
Kimberly Mena has four years of clinical experience.
Is Kimberly Mena a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC. Her license details are TX LPC 101287 and FL LMHC MH26913.
In which languages does Kimberly Mena provide therapy?
Kimberly provides therapy in English.
Where is Kimberly Mena located?
Kimberly is located in Florida.
How can I work with Kimberly Mena as my therapist?
You can work with Kimberly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kimberly Mena work with international clients?
No. Kimberly does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kimberly Mena cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Methods for Online Healing
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and supports practical skill-building for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles. Polyvagal-informed somatic strategies attend to the body’s responses to stress and trauma, offering gentle exercises and grounding techniques that help people feel more regulated and connected to the present moment.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy with Kimberly is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into day-to-day life while working with licensed professionals and therapists focused on practical, evidence-based help.