Adriana (she/her) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing trauma-informed and therapeutic services across various sectors, including private practice, adult and school-based mental health programs, NDIS, domestic violence services, and the homelessness sector. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals facing complex challenges, including trauma, mental health concerns, and systemic barriers. 

Adriana’s passion is in creating a safe, validating space where clients can explore and process their experiences and build skills for healthier self-perception, fulfilling lives, and meaningful relationships. She has a particular interest in working with clients experiencing PTSD and trauma, as well as individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds (CALD), especially Spanish-speaking individuals, young people, and families.

Her approach is grounded in attachment theory, strength-based practices, and systems theory, all of which acknowledge the broader historical and contextual factors affecting clients. Adriana’s personal migration journey, along with other lived experiences of adversity and resilience, deepens her empathy and strengthens her client-centered approach, 

Adriana combines her professional expertise with a genuine commitment to supporting individuals in leading fulfilling, meaningful lives.

Qualifications and Registrations 
• Master of Social Work
• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• NDIS Positive Behaviour Support (Proficiency Level)

Eligibility Providers
• Approved Medicare provider (Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Care Plan [MHCP] and a referral from your GP). 
• Open Arms (Department of Veterans Affairs) approved provider
• Workers’ compensation schemes approved provider.
• Transport accident schemes approved provider
• Private health insurance (HCF, Bupa, Teachers Health, Doctors' Health, St Lukes Health Insurance, Phoenix Health Fund, Teachers Union Health Fund)
• National Disability Insurance Scheme, NDIS- (Self-managed and Plan-managed clients)

Modalities
• Trained Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapist (EMDR).
• Qualified Cognitive Behavioural therapist. (CBT)
• Trained Acceptance and Commitment therapist. (ACT)
• Certified Dialectical Behaviour therapist. (DBT)

Adriana Mendoza