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Emily Mendez, M.S., Ed.S

Emily Mendez, M.S., Ed.S

Mental health professional

Emily Mendez is a former therapist and mental health writer. She is one of the leading voices in mental health. Emily has an ED.S. in Mental Health Counseling and a MsED in Counseling from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She also has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University, Purdue University in Indianapolis.
Emily's Articles
Combined ADHD in Women: What It Looks Like and How to Get Help
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10 min

Combined ADHD in Women: What It Looks Like and H...

Do you feel like you can’t focus when you need to, but can’t slow your mind down wh...

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ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships: Online Counseling Strategies That Work
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13 min

ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation in Relationship...

Emotional dysregulation is one of the less consistently recognized dimensions of AD...

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Why Am I Sexually Attracted to Older Women?
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9 min

Why Am I Sexually Attracted to Older Women?

Wondering why you find yourself attracted to older women, while others are drawn to...

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Am I Having An Identity Crisis? 7 Ways To Embrace Change
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14 min

Am I Having An Identity Crisis? 7 Ways To Embrac...

5 Causes of Identity Crisis

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The 5 Stages of a Relationship: Where Are You Now?
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15 min

The 5 Stages of a Relationship: Where Are You No...

While every relationship follows its own path, most couples experience five differe...

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How to Overcome Adult ADHD Procrastination Without Burning Out
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14 min

How to Overcome Adult ADHD Procrastination Witho...

Procrastination generally refers to the conscious avoidance of a task due to negati...

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How to Find Yourself After Having a Baby: 9 Mental Health Tips for New Moms
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10 min

How to Find Yourself After Having a Baby: 9 Ment...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Who am I now?” or eve...

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Can Trauma Cause ADHD? What Your Symptoms May Be Telling You
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9 min

Can Trauma Cause ADHD? What Your Symptoms May Be...

Do you struggle with attentional difficulties, staying organized, or impulse contro...

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49% of People Have Insecure Attachment Style. These Signs Prove You Do, Too
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15 min

49% of People Have Insecure Attachment Style. Th...

We’re tired of seeing people on social media discuss red flags. This desire t...

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