Jessica Medina, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Jessica Medina

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Stress Management

Anger Management

Cognitive Therapy

Worry

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Stress

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jessica Medina

Life is filled with so much beauty but it certainly also comes with a host of challenges, traumas, and difficult transitions. These struggles can cause feelings such as sadness, anxiety, and anger, as well as lead us to develop inaccurate beliefs about ourselves. It is my life's passion to help young adults work through these experiences, gain personal insight, and develop new skills to improve their quality of life and relationships with others. My name is Jessica, and I am a licensed psychotherapist with a Master's in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. I have 14 years of experience treating individuals in child welfare, community mental health, and medical settings. I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, hopelessness, and anger that can stem from many co-occurring issues, such as relationship discord or separation, interpersonal violence, child abuse, substance abuse, disabilities, homelessness, and poverty. My counseling approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a highly effective treatment for addressing anxiety and depression, as well as a host of other psychological struggles and difficult circumstances. CBT is a skills-based learning approach that helps restructure maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors. Through a series of cognitive restructuring and behavioral activities, I will help you learn how to develop more adaptive automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and behavioral responses. In addition to CBT, I utilize a variety of other interventions such as mindfulness exercises, emotion regulation, motivational enhancement, and solution-focused techniques. I am so glad you are seeking the support that many of us need during different phases of life. I would be happy to share more about my clinical orientation and approaches. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I look forward to joining you on this life journey and helping you become your very best you!

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University, Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1447522958

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What practice does Jessica Medina work with?

Jessica Medina works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jessica Medina?

Jessica 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 Jessica Medina on their profile.