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Deana Medina

Therapist(She, Her)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I am passionate about helping you create meaningful change in your life. Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or unfulfilled? Do mood changes, low self-esteem, or anxious thoughts keep you from fully enjoying life? Are you ready to build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen your relationships? Together, we can explore the challenges that hold you back and discover effective ways to move forward. I am eager to bring in self love techniques in therapy, along with my ability to adapt effectively with diverse populations.

My approach to therapy

I bring a comprehensive set of skills including strong communication, effective coping strategies, and multicultural competence, complemented by deep empathy and awareness. My approach focuses on understanding the roots of your anxiety, depression, stress, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral patterns. Together, we will explore underlying causes and beliefs that may be contributing to your current challenges.

In our work, I emphasize empowerment—helping you develop new skills, tools, and perspectives to create meaningful change. Therapy is a valuable time to form positive habits and strengthen self-awareness. As you gain greater insight into yourself, you’ll uncover ways to remove barriers, foster resilience, and increase positivity in your daily life.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, clients can expect a warm and supportive environment where they feel seen, heard, and validated. Together, we will explore what brings you to therapy and begin identifying your goals for healing and growth. You’ll be reminded of your worth and that your feelings and experiences are valid. My goal is to help you feel reassured that there are effective ways to understand and resolve the challenges you’re facing, and to leave the session with a sense of hope and direction.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch University Los Angeles, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Antioch University Santa Barbara
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Positive Psychology, Humanistic, Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English