MindCare | Psychological Services.
We strive to help you in taking care of your mind. By taking care of your mind, you are working on promoting healthy functioning life.
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Because taking care of your mind
enhances your overall well-being
Dr. Ana Mena, Psy.D
Welcome!
Welcome! I am glad that you are here. I understand that finding the time to take care of your mind can be hard. We all get caught up in our thoughts and feelings of our day to day living and we may not necessarily take time to really listen to ourselves and focus on the messages our mind is saying to us.
At MindCare Psychological Services we strive to help you in taking care of your mind. I believe that by taking care of your mind, you are working on promoting healthy functioning in other áreas of your life that will result in enhanced overall well being.
About Me!
About Me!Ana Mena, Psy.D
Dr. Ana Mena is a licensed psychologist in the state of California with an interest in community mental health and experience working with children, adolescentes, and adults. She received her Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Bakersfield and her Doctorate degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles campus. Having also graduated from the Alberto Mottessi School of Evangelists with her Associates degree, Dr. Mena seeks to use her education, experience, and theological background to help those most in need.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
Psychological Services
Dr. Mena has worked in outpatient community mental health clinics, domestic violence shelters, and juvenile detention centers. She has received training and certifications in various evidenced based treatments like Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Positive Parenting Program (PPP), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), and Seeking Safety (SS).
Her therapeutic approach is informed by theories and research on development, attachment, affect regulation, neurobiology, adverse childhood events, and trauma-focused practices. Dr. Mena’s treatment planning is guided by assessing an individual’s developmental, social, religious, cultural, familial, and interpersonal history through which she aims to provide a therapeutic environment that fosters safety and understanding, in order to process an individual’s personal meaning and psychological pain.
She provides the following services:
• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Christian Counseling
Specializing in the following populations:
• Women
• Infant/Early Childhood
• Adolescents
• Young Adults
Specializing in the following conditions:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• PTSD
• Trauma
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Faith & Spirituality
Kids
Dr. Mena also works with adolescents by understanding that their relationship with their parents is pivotal in their development of intellectual, social, emotional, and self-regulation skills. Dr. Mena believes that in the adolescent’s treatment, it is essential to foster a sense of safety, allowing for deeper therapeutic explorations, reflections, and sincere dialogues so that teens may learn to navigate difficult interpersonal interactions.
Fees & Insurance
Service Payment
Payment is expected to be made at the time of service prior to beginning session unless other arrangements are made.
Method Payment
Accepts cash, checks, and credit cards.
Sessions Duration
All sessions are 50 minutes.
Service Cancellation
Cancellation of session with less than 24 hours notice or failing to show for a scheduled session will be billed as a regular session rate.
Network Provide
Dr. Mena is an out of network provider and as such can provide a superbill which may be submitted to their insurance company to request reimbursement.
Payment Responsibility
Payment of the balance is the responsibility of the insured or the insured’s representative, parent or guardian if he/she is under 18 years of age.
Diagnostic &
Evaluation Session
Individual Therapy
Session
Family Therapy Session
Collateral Parent Session
$120
Returned check fee per check $25.
Please be aware that the responsibility is yours to understand
how your benefits do or do not apply to Dr. Mena’s services.
Speaking & Trainings
If you are looking for a captivating, engaging and knowledgeable speaker, Dr. Mena can help. Whether she is sharing her personal story on being a Latina immigrant with humble beginnings in this country; to training, educating and empowering your audience on topics that include: Psychology, Spirituality, Faith and Mental Health, Dr. Mena is ready to bring her unique talents, gifts, and communication style to your audience.
Her personal story of sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance paired with her charismatic way of communication will inspire your audience. Much more than a Psychologist, Dr. Mena shares her unique integration of Christianity and Psychology which will empower audience members to make positive changes in their lives for immediate and long-term success.
Speaking Topics
• Mental Health Topics
• Faith & Spirituality
• Women’s Issues
• Child Development
• Impact of Childhood Trauma
• Parenting/Co-Parenting
• Family Systems
Training Topics
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• Children and Adolescent Mental Health
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Trauma Informed Care
• Parenting Skills
• Social Skills
• Crisis Intervention
• Human Lifespan