Hector Mendoza is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy to adults, couples, and groups across both in-person and telehealth settings. He has experience working with diverse individuals navigating trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, anxiety, and life transitions.
Hector’s approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and cultural awareness. He integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices to support insight, emotional regulation, and healthier coping strategies.
He believes in meeting clients where they are and creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore challenges and build meaningful change. Hector focuses on helping clients reconnect with their values and strengths while developing practical tools that support long-term resilience and personal growth.
Within Ocean Psychiatry: A Salma Health affiliated clinic, Hector collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure psychotherapy aligns with coordinated treatment plans and long-term stability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salma Health right for me?
If you’re living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and haven’t found the relief you deserve, Salma Health may be a good fit. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment, and compassionate care to help you find what truly works for you. The first step is a comprehensive consultation with our team, we’ll help determine the best path forward together.
What does it mean that Ocean Psychiatry is a Salma Health affiliated clinic?
Ocean Psychiatry is in Fremont and part of the broader Salma Health network. For patients, that means you receive personalized, evidence-based care locally, while benefiting from shared clinical standards, coordinated treatment approaches, and access to advanced therapies core to Salma Health’s integrated brain health model.
Do you take insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans including: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield, Optum and a range of commercial providers. Our billing team will verify your benefits, review your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your visit. For any questions about insurance or payment, please contact our team directly at 510-451-2000
How do I know what therapies are right for me?
Every journey at Salma Health begins with a comprehensive evaluation led by our clinical team. Together, we’ll understand your symptoms, history, and goals, then design a personalized care plan that may include TMS, esketamine, talk therapy, or other evidence based treatments. No two care plans are alike; each is tailored to your unique needs.
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