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Medina Thomas

Calm, skill-based support for life transitions

LPC Texas

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

Medina Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers her work in cognitive behavioral therapy while integrating client-centered and mindfulness principles.

Background and approach

With nine years focused in outpatient mental health and a long history in healthcare, she brings clinical experience and practical insight to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and navigating life changes. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and steady support as clients learn skills to manage symptoms and reshape unhelpful patterns.

Thomas creates a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere that encourages honest reflection and gradual growth. She draws on trauma-informed practices and a combination of mindfulness and CBT strategies to help clients move from coping to greater resilience.

Additional care interests include issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, communication and commitment difficulties, and challenges related to adoption and blended families. During early sessions she focuses on building rapport and understanding each person’s history to co-create an individualized plan.

Throughout treatment she aims to leave clients feeling listened to, supported, and equipped with practical tools for change.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care

Medina Thomas commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing symptoms related to bipolar disorder. She also incorporates client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathetic listening and the client’s own goals so people feel heard and involved in shaping their care.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily realities to determine whether CBT, client-centered work, mindfulness practices, or a combination will best support progress. That ongoing conversation helps tailor sessions and adjust strategies as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access counseling from their homes or workplaces and fit sessions into busy schedules. These different formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to use the communication method that feels most comfortable while working on practical skills and coping strategies with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her work blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create practical, collaborative sessions.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has nine years of focused experience in outpatient mental health and a broader background in healthcare that informs her clinical perspective.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas; her license is documented as TX LPC 94719.
Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and scheduling.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English