Trauma Therapist in Boca Raton, FL
Meet Dr. Amanda Werdann- Mendez, LCSW
I believe therapy should be collaborative, compassionate, and personalized, honoring your experiences while supporting meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel healing is possible, therapy feels practical and supportive, and you can move forward with confidence.
Our work will be grounded in evidence-based practices offering you a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the mind and body. I will collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment plan that builds on your personal goals and existing strengths.
Let’s connect—schedule your free consultation
My Approach to Therapy
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy is a core part of my approach. This evidence-based treatment helps the brain process and resolve traumatic experiences, reducing emotional intensity, shifting negative beliefs, and easing body-based trauma responses.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of noticing your thoughts, emotions, and body sensations with curiosity and without judgment. I use mindfulness to help clients build awareness of their internal experiences, regulate their nervous system, and respond with intention rather than react automatically.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you identify and challenge negative beliefs that no longer serve you. Together, we will reframe your thoughts, develop healthier patterns, and create practical strategies for lasting change.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation focuses on helping clients understand the mind-body connection behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We explore how patterns formed as adaptive responses—often rooted in early experiences—and how they once served a protective purpose.
Self Advocacy
Self-advocacy supports healthier relationships by strengthening your confidence to assert yourself, set and maintain boundaries without guilt, clearly identify your needs, and express what you want with honesty, clarity, and respectful firmness.
Solution Focused/ Strength Based
I use solution-focused and strength-based approaches to guide therapy. Together, we identify your strengths and past successes to create practical strategies and achievable goals, helping you build confidence, make progress, and navigate challenges more effectively.
Education & Qualifications
Doctorate in Social Work from Barry University
Master in Social Work from Barry University
Bachelor in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Qualified Supervisor for Registered Clinical Social Worker Interns
Specialized in Trauma Informed Care
Specialized Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Contact Me
If you are interested and feel what you have read speaks to you - I’d love to connect.
The next step is a 15-minute consultation which will give us a chance to talk briefly about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping to gain, and to ask any questions you may have. Together, we’ll explore whether working together feels like the right fit for you.
You can provide your information here or contact me at:
Email: Dr.amandaw@protonmail.com
Phone Number: (954) 765-9247