George J. Mendes, M.A., M.Div., D.Min., L.M.H.C.


Licensed Mental Health Counselor, #MH21871

George is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a National Certified Counselor

with the National Board of Certified Counselors. He has a Master of Arts in Counseling from

LeTourneau University (Longview, Texas), a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist

Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, Texas) and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological

Seminary (Pasadena, California).

George’s experience in behavioral/mental health began in 1993 working in a residential

treatment center for abused children in Texas. In that setting he learned how to understand

personal pain and the impact of trauma in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. He also

draws upon 29 years’ experience and expertise as a Navy Chaplain providing counseling and

spiritual care to persons in combat zones, military hospitals, ships, and installations in the United

States and overseas.

George believes that counseling is a collaborative process where both counselor and client work

together in identifying issues and establishing therapy goals to facilitate personal growth and

healing.

He offers counseling and guidance from a biblical perspective. His areas of focus include:

  •  Anxiety and depression

  •  Military and veteran issues

  •  Relationship challenges and issues

  •  Spiritual issues

  •  “Seasons of life” concerns such as mid-life and grief

While our relationship with our problems is always a deeply personal one, the Bible teaches that

there is “nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9); we are all fragile people in a broken

world. Yet, God is eager to enter into the midst of our complicated lives as we “obtain guidance”

(Proverbs 1:5) that is grounded in His wisdom and will lead us in “the way we should go” (Psalm

32:8). In sessions with George, you can expect a collaborative and confidential space to explore

your thoughts and feelings.

George is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He and his wife

Sheila have three children.

Office Phone: (904) 269-0886 ext. 113
E-mail: gmendes@mail.com