Abigail Méndez, LMHC
Abigail Méndez is a bilingual, licensed mental health clinician with deep expertise in the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic anxiety, including anxiety caused by traumatic life events.
Abigail specializes in helping clients process and recover from major life events. Ranging from toxic workplace trauma to sexual violence to early childhood emotional abuse — Abigail’s clients credit her with helping them move through these events to lead more successful lives and relationships.
Many of Abigail’s clients come to therapy suffering from the deep emotional scars trauma can leave behind, including shame, guilt, or unworthiness.
These inner narratives pull clients’ attention inward, keeping them stuck in painful thought loops rather than experiencing their external world in real time. Abigail uses a tailored treatment approach, blending cognitive-behavioral and relational strategies, to help clients choose how they want to respond to emotional triggers. These strategies build agency and allow clients to fully engage with what’s in front of them – be it school, work, or a loved one.
Prior to joining the practice, Abigail was a counselor at Baruch College. She’s held multiple roles in education, including as a New York City public school teacher and as an Adjunct Professor.
Abigail is passionate about working with people from all walks of life and giving voice to the often voiceless. She feels honored to have accompanied so many clients on their therapy journey.