Gladys Mendez-Sauza, Therapist

Gladys Mendez-Sauza, LMFT, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across California navigate emotional challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. As a Marriage & Family Therapist with LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy tailored to each stage of life, supporting clients as they work through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Gladys creates a warm, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes. She is passionate about helping individuals experiencing anxiety, grief, and trauma-related concerns, including PTSD and the impact of difficult life experiences. Gladys understands how these challenges can affect daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being, and she works collaboratively with clients to build effective coping strategies and restore a sense of balance. She also has experience supporting individuals navigating immigration-related stressors, offering culturally responsive care that honors each person’s unique background and lived experience. Gladys integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and parenting skills into her work, equipping clients and families with practical tools to manage emotions, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. She has experience supporting women and families, and she also offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Fluent in Spanish, Gladys can connect with a broader community and provide care that is both accessible and culturally attuned. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys dancing, painting, and hiking.