About Eva

Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC, is a widely recognized couples’ counselor who excels at working with couples where one or both partners have Asperger syndrome and are on the autism spectrum.

Psychotherapist, Couples’ Counselor, Author and Speaker

Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC, is a widely recognized couples’ counselor who excels at working with couples where one or both partners have Asperger syndrome and are on the autism spectrum (diagnosed or undiagnosed). She specializes in working with adults with Asperger syndrome (an autism spectrum disorder), high-functioning autism, ADHD, non-verbal learning disability, PDD-NOS, social (pragmatic) communication disorder, and gifted individuals. Eva’s work also focuses particularly on women with Asperger syndrome.

Originally from Mumbai, India, Eva is inspired to work with individuals and couples from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Eva offers creative, practical solutions to life challenges, tailored to each client’s needs, neurology, and personality. She artfully integrates evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, and mindfulness practices to help couples and individuals reach their goals. Clients who work with her report feeling motivated and empowered to change their lives. They are strengthened to overcome obstacles and energized to create happier relationships.

Eva leverages both the latest research and her broad experience with numerous neurodiverse adults and couples in order to help her clients. When necessary, she collaborates with psychiatrists, organizational skills coaches, family members, and community resources to help clients create lasting change and wellness.

 

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Credentials & Experience

  • Bachelor’s in Economics and Psychology at Sophia College, Mumbai, India, and Union Institute and University in Montpelier, Vermont
  • Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Union Institute and University in Brattleboro, Vermont
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts and member of the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association
  • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors
  • Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Konkani
  • Former Disability Counselor at University of Massachusetts, Lowell
  • Publications: Click here

Distinguished Book Award

I’m so happy to announce that Meredith and I have won the prestigious American Psychological Association Division 44 Award for our book “Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism: Voices from Across the Spectrum”

Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism

Bringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA), this book explores the intersection of the two spectrums as well as the diverse experiences that come with it.

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