Dr. Amanda Werdann-Mendez, DSW, LCSW

I am an experienced therapist who is dedicated to helping adults with trauma, mood dysregulation, anger management, and borderline personality disorder.

Hi! I’m Dr. Amanda Werdann-Mendez, a Doctorate in Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma-informed therapist at Hopeful Minds Therapy. I provide virtual therapy services throughout Florida for individuals and couples who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, mood instability, relationship challenges, anger, and overwhelming emotional patterns.
I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and personalized to you. My approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, while also helping you better understand yourself, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. I strive to create a space where you feel safe to explore your experiences openly and build confidence in your ability to move forward.
Many of the clients I work with feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, constantly overthinking, or reacting in ways they later regret. Together, we work on slowing down these patterns, improving emotional regulation, strengthening communication, processing trauma, and building a stronger sense of self-trust and stability.
My work integrates evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches including EMDR, mindfulness, DBT-informed skills, strength-based approaches, and insight-oriented therapy. I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals because I understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all.
In addition to therapy services, I also provide qualified supervision for registered clinical social work interns working toward licensure in Florida. My goal in both therapy and supervision is to help people feel empowered, supported, and capable of creating lasting change in their lives.