Posted by Adam

Monday May 10, 2010

EVA Mendes “loves” therapy.

The Bad Lieutenant actress — who spent time in rehab in 2008 for an undisclosed condition — thinks it is important for her to always find the time to discuss her problems with a professional, and will even arrange telephone appointments if she can’t make a session in person because of working commitments.

“I love therapy. There is nothing like going into a room and sitting down and talking to someone who has no emotional investment in your life,” she said. “Having that person who is only committed to helping you be better, I just love it.

“I go once a week and, if not, then every two weeks. And if I’m away I phone in. It’s so necessary, especially in my business.”

The 36-year-old star believes it is important to always face her fears and confront difficult situations — even risking drowning because she was so determined to learn to swim.

“Fight them head on. Just be honest with yourself and face it,” she said. “That’s everything in life for me. I didn’t know how to swim, so I asked my friend to throw me off a boat. I know it’s crazy, but I did it and I survived.”

Eva has been dating filmmaker George Gargurevich for eight years but admits she is still unsure if she wants to marry or have children.

“If I were to get married I’d probably do it in my basement,” she confessed. “As for starting a family, I’m honestly not there yet, but who knows? I’m not a planner — so if it happens, it happens. I have seven nephews and nieces and they keep me happy on that front.”

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