She views psychotherapy as an opportunity for clients to process difficult life experiences, increase self-awareness and self-acceptance, and move toward creating a fulfilling life with meaningful relationships. Dr. Mondragon uses an integrative approach that is largely based on the assumption that the clients have the strength within them to find peaceful and meaningful connections within themselves, with others, and with the world around them. Her approach to therapy combines interpersonal, humanistic, existential, attachment, and cognitive behavioral methods. Finally, Dr. Mondragon believes that much of the change that occurs in therapy comes from the relationship built between the client and the therapist. Thus, she encourages open communication, self-reflection, and direct feedback in sessions.