she/her
Kelly MedinaLCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN
Communication Style
Casual, Exploratory, Mindful, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Parents, Immigrants, Students
Years of Experience
5+
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
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. 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.
Approaches
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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.