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Cherina Medina

Caring LCSW blending CBT and client-centered care

LCSW, CSW Colorado

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Cherina

Cherina Medina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, CSW) based in Colorado who brings 15 years of clinical experience to work with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She frames her practice around trauma-informed care and draws on both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to help clients understand patterns of thought and build practical coping skills. Her background includes work with people across educational settings and those with disabilities, and she emphasizes accessible psychoeducation and skill-building throughout treatment.

Medina blends clinical expertise with warmth and a grounded sense of humor, inviting clients to explore painful topics while also finding moments of relief. She integrates culturally informed mindfulness, prayer, and storytelling practices when clients are open to them, and she adapts her approach to individual needs and preferences.

Sessions aim to be collaborative, focusing on clear goals and actionable strategies while honoring each person’s story and strengths.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to clarify goals and strengths; this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, stress, depression, and difficulties related to ADHD. Both approaches are applied in ways that prioritize the client’s needs and learning style, with concrete tools and reflective dialogue.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist works with each client to determine whether CBT strategies, a client-centered stance, or a combination will best address their goals and preferences. Sessions are used to experiment with techniques, adjust plans, and decide together which methods feel most effective for the person’s unique situation.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to continue work from home or other locations. These options allow for ongoing skill practice, timely check-ins, and a variety of ways to communicate so clients can choose the format that works best for their life and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Cherina works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and ADHD, along with a range of related issues such as communication problems, isolation, and jealousy.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The practice uses a trauma-informed, client-centered stance combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to explore thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 15 years of experience working in educational and clinical settings and with people who have disabilities and special education needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds LCSW and CSW credentials with CO LCSW CSW.09932330 and CA LCSW 116770, and is located in Colorado.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.
How does pricing and subscriptions work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California, Colorado

Languages

English