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Kelly Medina

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN

Communication Style

Casual, Exploratory, Mindful, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents, Immigrants, Students

Years of Experience

5+

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My goal as a therapist is to provide a judgment-free zone to be able to explore, reflect and provide insight on different levels of issues that can lead us to therapy.

License number

#88732

Therapy style

I am so glad you took the time to seek out support, which can be the hardest part of the process. I consider my therapeutic approach to be personable, genuine, and individualized to your needs. I like to support my clients through their own self discoveries and problem solving, which can look different for everyone. Additionally, I believe in a collaborative approach to be able to create a realistic treatment plan. I start by building a relationship with each client since it is proven that a positive therapeutic alliance is vital to progress in treatment. I use a variety of modalities and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices. My goal as a therapist is to provide a judgment-free zone to be able to explore, reflect and provide insight on different levels of issues that can lead us to therapy. From the day to day stressors to the more complex traumas, we can all use a safe space to process our experiences and get a sense of control over our lives.

Approaches

  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

BA - Sociology, University of California Riverside MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my dog Kai, who always keeps me on my toes. He enjoys cuddles and naps as much as I do which helps with unwinding at the end of the day. I enjoy binge watching my favorite TV shows including "The Office" and "Friends." I love to travel and like to set some time aside to explore different experiences in and outside of the country.