Question 1

What is Bowen Family Systems Theory?

Accepted Answer

Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) is a relational approach to therapy that looks at how patterns from your family of origin shape your current relationships, emotions, and choices. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, BFST helps you understand intergenerational patterns, take a clearer "I-position" in your relationships, and work toward greater differentiation of self which means you cultivate the ability to stay connected to others while remaining true to yourself.

Question 2

¿Ofrece terapia en español? / Do you offer therapy in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sí. I am a native Spanish speaker and offer therapy fluently in both English and Spanish for individuals, couples, and families across Texas and New Mexico. Ofrezco terapia en español para individuos, parejas, y familias en todo Texas y Nuevo México.

Question 3

What insurance do you accept?

Accepted Answer

I am in-network with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, and Magellan. I also accept self-pay clients. Please contact your provider to verify your specific plan and benefits.

Note: Couples/Family counseling or therapy is usually not covered by insurance. Please ensure you reach out to your provider to see if this is a covered benefit on your plan.

Nota: Consejeria o terapia matrimonial o familar muchas veces los seguros medicos no ofrecen cobertura. Asegure que su poliza tenga cobertura para este beneficio en su poliza en llamando a su proveedor y preguntar.

Question 4

Are you LGBTQ+ affirming?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I am a gay, cisgender Mexican-American therapist, and my practice is genuinely affirming for LGBTQAI2S+ clients, couples, and families. I work with coming-out journeys, family acceptance, queer relationship dynamics, and the unique stressors of navigating identity in bicultural and faith-based contexts.

Question 5

Do you work with neurodivergent individuals and couples?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I provide neuro-affirming therapy for ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD adults, as well as couples and families where one or more members are neurodivergent. My approach uses person-first, identity-affirming language and respects neurodivergence as a difference, not a deficit.

Question 6

Do you offer virtual therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients located anywhere in Texas and New Mexico. In-person sessions are only available at my Fort Worth office located at:

3900 Merrett Drive, Ste. C
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Phone: (817) 631-3125
Email: intimacy.counselingnrh@intimacycc.com

We help individuals, couples, and families understand the patterns keeping them stuck so they can create lasting change.

About Me

Welcome. I'm Federico Mendez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor and doctoral candidate at Texas Woman's University, serving individuals, couples, and families across the state of Texas and New Mexico.

My practice is grounded in Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) — a relational approach that helps clients understand the patterns they inherited, take a clearer position in their relationships, and build lasting change from the inside out.

I work in both English and Spanish, and I am proud to offer affirming care to LGBTQAI2S+ clients, people who are neurodiverse (Adutl ADHD, Autistic or AuDHD), and the Mexican-American and broader Latino/a/e community in Texas and New Mexico.

I commonly support clients with:

Marital and couples conflict, addictions, infidelity, and rebuilding trust

Family-of-origin patterns, emotional cutoff, and intergenerational dynamics

Anxiety, PTSD, neurodivergence, depression, and chronic illness stress

Couples therapy navigating chronic illness or neurodivergence

LGBTQ+ identity, coming out, and family acceptance

Bicultural and immigrant family experiences

I see clients virtually throughout Texas and New Mexico. I accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, and Magellan.

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