Evelyn Medina, LCSW | Octave Therapists

she/her

Evelyn Medina

LCSW

Location

Virtual, Florida

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna

Communication Style

Calming, Empowering, Exploratory, Mindful, Open-minded

Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students

Years of Experience

I utilize a variety of treatment methods and tools, such as CBT, empathetic understanding, reflective listening, negative thought challenging, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness/meditation techniques.

Evelyn Medina,

LCSW

License number

#SW20114

Therapy style

I have a depth of experience working with adolescents and adults. I have worked with clients of many different backgrounds seeking help for a wide variety of reasons including anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, lack of motivation, career difficulties, parenting problems, family conflicts, and emotional regulation. I utilize a variety of treatment methods and tools, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), empathetic understanding, reflective listening, negative thought challenging, motivational interviewing and mindfulness/meditation techniques. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients identify and challenge faulty thought patterns and develop coping strategies to help them toward wellness.

Approaches

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-focused
Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, Florida International University

Interests

I love spending time with my family and friends. I love traveling to new places and exploring nature, especially hiking. I also enjoy eating different types of food.