Desirée Cadman Mendoza

I know the courage it takes to be vulnerable and seek support when you feel utterly alone. I am prepared to walk alongside you as you uncover your strengths and build a more fulfilling life. Maybe you’re experiencing self-doubt, anxiety, disconnection from your partner, family or relationship issues. Or, you’re in a time of life transition, like divorce, or grief. Perhaps you come from a bilingual family (I did), trying to negotiate different cultures while trying to “fit in.”

Through our work together, we can develop practical strategies to help you and your partner or family cope and even thrive. I use practices from Emotional Focused Therapy to work with you and foster a deeper connection with your inner self, so you can gain insight and build a deeper connection with yourself and the ones you love. And maybe even take on life with more clarity, creativity and a renewed sense of purpose.

I started out as a textile designer, and have since worn many hats in life. Through each role, I learned that realizing ideas involves finding what truly matters to people and showing them how to integrate more of it into their daily lives. 

I like that the PNW has two seasons: a time inside and a time outside, I relish both equally. 

When I’m inside, I enjoy cooking with friends, sewing, and painting with metals. 

When I’m outside, I enjoy sailing, backpacking in snow and sun, and obsessing over rocks.