Meet Amanda

Dr. Amanda Mendez is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) provider and Within-Agency Trainer. She maintains a private practice providing evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents and families, with a focus on strengthening caregiver-child relationships, improving communication and addressing behavioral and emotional challenges. She earned her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Loma Linda University and brings experience in clinical service, training, consultation and systems-level collaboration to her work. She is passionate about strengthening the systems that deliver evidence-based services, helping families reconnect, build practical skills and create strong foundations for future generations. With a warm, collaborative and practical approach, Dr. Mendez partners with stakeholders across organizations, systems of care and communities to support effective PCIT implementation, reduce barriers and make high-quality care more accessible.