Mercedez Fuentes, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Dianne Feria, LPC-S who brings warmth, honesty, and insight to every session. She works with adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults, students, early career professionals, parents, and caregivers — especially those feeling stuck in negative self-beliefs, unresolved grief, identity confusion, or chronic stress. Her compassionate style blends emotional depth with practical tools, so you leave therapy feeling understood and empowered.
She uses Narrative Therapy as a foundation — helping you make sense of your story and, when needed, change the narrative that’s holding you back. Mercedez also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care to tailor support to your unique goals.
Clients often come to her feeling isolated, emotionally drained, or frustrated by past experiences — including previous therapy that didn’t feel helpful. Mercedez creates a safe, collaborative therapeutic space where you can explore challenging patterns without judgment. She is known for being direct yet supportive, reflective yet practical, and gentle but honest when you need it most.
Mercedez is passionate about helping you:
- build self-compassion and trust in yourself
- strengthen boundaries and relationships
- navigate identity, life transitions, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic burnout
- leave therapy with lasting skills for long-term well-being
She is affirming of LGBTQ+ communities, enjoys working with bicultural and biracial clients, and supports people navigating complex relational and identity-based challenges.
Whether you’re ready to heal trauma, make sense of life’s transitions, or simply want to feel more grounded and confident in your story, Mercedez can help you take the next meaningful step forward.
