Ana Raven Medina

(she/her)

LCSW, 15 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Open-minded

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m strengths based, compassion centered, and family systems oriented. Are you part of the “sandwich generation” (caring for elders as well as children)? Are you existentially struggling with some kind of loss? What are the tools you already have to bring you JOY? How can we help you negotiate bringing your best self forward?

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

We’ll introduce ourselves, go over confidentiality, and then dive into what goals you have indicated.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I listen deeply and with my heart. I enjoy seeing clients realize their importance and self worth in this world.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Thoughtful, contemplative, wanting to grow and expand, learning flexibility as well as setting boundaries.

Specialties

Top specialties

Grief

Other specialties

Anxiety

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Strength-Based

I believe you have a little kernel of truth that is whispering to you the tools and skills you have to deal with current circumstances. Sometimes, it just takes a little bit of time to unpack where those skills are residing!

Narrative

As humans, we are story tellers— it gives us a past, makes meaning for the present, and gives us hope for the future— whether you are dreaming or reframing or solidifying a sense of purpose hood. What gives your life meaning?

Grief Therapy

Having worked in hospice for 15+ years, I am sensitive to the many griefs that people carry— whether it’s disenfranchised grief, anticipatory grief, grief due to a loss, or times of transition.

Supportive

My therapeutic work is client centered-- you're in the driver's seat!-- and it's my role to support you in your growth and healing.

, 6 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

May 2, 2025

I’ve been working with Ana and I can genuinely say it’s been life-changing. From our very first session, they created a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where I felt supported. Their insight, patience&gentle guidance have helped me work through challenges I never thought I’d be able to face,and they’ve given me tools that continue to make a meaningful impact on my life. I’m grateful for the work we’ve done and would recommend them to anyone seeking a thoughtful&truly caring therapist

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 16 with Ana