Yolanda Medina
My name is Yolanda Medina and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist seeing clients virtually in California. Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin to untangle what’s been weighing on you.
I enjoy working with women and adults who are navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, or significant life changes that feel overwhelming or confusing.
I enjoy working with adults who are navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, or significant life changes that feel overwhelming or confusing. My approach is collaborative, practical, and compassionate. I use evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients understand their patterns, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives and relationships.
First session
In our first session, we’ll take time to get to know you, including what’s been weighing on you, what’s bringing you to therapy now, and what you hope to gain from this process. I’ll ask some questions to understand your history, current stressors, and patterns, while making sure you feel comfortable moving at your own pace. We’ll also begin identifying a few initial goals that will be the focus of our future sessions.
Strengths
My greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I use an integrative approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each client’s needs. I balance empathy with gentle directness, helping clients gain insight while also building practical skills to manage challenges. I focus on supporting both immediate relief and long-term growth. Clients often leave feeling more empowered, emotionally regulated, and confident in navigating their lives and relationships.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges who wants to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. I enjoy working with individuals who are curious about their emotions, open to exploring different perspectives, and interested in developing practical tools to navigate life's challenges. My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I help clients make sense of their thoughts and feelings, recognize patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and build greater self-awareness and self-compassion. Together, we work toward identifying personal goals and finding realistic ways to put new insights and coping strategies into practice outside of our sessions. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly how to express what you're feeling to begin therapy. What matters most is a willingness to show up, explore your experiences at your own pace, and work toward a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with your values.
Origin story
My own experiences with mental health struggles and therapy showed me how meaningful it can be to have someone provide support, understanding, and a safe space during difficult seasons of life. The positive impact therapy had on my own life inspired me to become that person for others who may be navigating their own challenges. I have always had a genuine passion for helping others, and my love for psychology continues to fuel my curiosity about people, relationships, and what helps us grow. Becoming a therapist has allowed me to combine these passions into meaningful work that helps others feel understood, empowered, and supported.
Ongoing work together
We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns, identify what's keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies to help you navigate life's challenges. I'll help you gain new perspectives, build on your strengths, and practice coping skills that feel realistic and useful in your everyday life. Progress may look like feeling more confident in managing anxiety, responding to challenges with greater emotional awareness, treating yourself with more compassion, or feeling better equipped to navigate relationships and life transitions. Together, we'll reflect on what's working, celebrate your growth, and adjust our approach as your needs and goals evolve. You don't have to have all the answers; we'll figure things out together, one step at a time.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In therapy, we can explore the thoughts that come up when you experience uncomfortable emotions, and try to find ways to adjust them so you may feel more at ease.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Through this approach, we enhance what is already working and I help you notice the ways that you already help yourself.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 17546