Amanda Medina, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Amanda Medina

Amanda Medina

(she/her)

LCSW
20 years of experience
Solution oriented
Warm
Empowering
Virtual

Hi, I'm Amanda I have over 20 years of experience working with teens, adults and senior populations. I began my career working with children and teens in foster care and adoptions. I have extensive experience working with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, anger management, career stress, burnout, relationship issues and life transitions. I am culturally sensitive and have worked with diverse ethnic backrounds. I am a strong believer in emotional support animals as well as plant therapy and movement. I utilize a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring each individual's biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs. I enjoy aligning with others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-esteem, improving communication in their relationships and reaching their goals.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help us create a tailored treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I feel that my biggest strengths are the ability to be nonjudgmental and help others gain insight into their worries and struggles in order for them to reach attainable goals and experience self-growth.

About Amanda Medina

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. CBT is research based and leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life.

Strength-Based

Strength-based therapy is a type of positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses on your internal strengths and resourcefulness, rather than on your weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. This focus sets up a positive mindset that helps you build on your best qualities, find your strengths, improve resilience, and change your worldview to one that is more positive.