(she/her)
New to Grow
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.