Claudia Medina, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Claudia Medina

Focus areas

Anxiety

Domestic Violence

Relationship Struggles

Coping Mechanism Development

Life Transition

Self Esteem Issues

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Claudia Medina

Hi there, I'm Claudia! Hello and welcome! I am Claudia Medina, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I speak both English and Spanish. I am passionate about helping you recognize your strengths. I provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your options with understanding and empathy. I will support you with an open heart, mind, and soul. My approach I provide an empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring therapeutic approach. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and gain positive change. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused, client-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness, and acceptance-based techniques. My focus My practice centers on working in partnership with my clients to build resilience, facilitate positive change, and foster self-acceptance. I emphasize kindness and compassion through a mindfulness-based approach. My communication style I value genuine collaboration with my clients. My style is warm, encouraging, and empowering. I communicate openly, authentically, directly, and honestly to create a positive and safe environment. My journey to mental healthcare I graduated in 2018 from National University with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been privileged to work for seven years with children, teens, adults, couples, support groups, and domestic violence survivors facing complex trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational issues within nonprofit organizations. I have experience helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. My goals for you I can assist you in clarifying, setting, and maintaining your specific goals while providing a space for self-exploration to decrease symptoms and improve daily functioning. My first session with you I will introduce myself and ask questions about you to begin building rapport. I will explain the therapeutic process and explore your symptoms and goals for therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

National University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1447032834

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Claudia Medina work with?

Claudia Medina works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Claudia Medina?

Claudia Medina frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Claudia Medina on their profile.