Deana Marie Medina

Welcome! I am passionate to work with you, in your quest for freedom and overcome challenges that you, your child, teenager, partner or family may be experiencing. My educational journey focused on all conditions an individual may be experiencing with a concentration in trauma psychology. I am pleased to say my education sought to include social justice and multicultural awareness. Important components of multicultural awareness include explicit awareness of cultural influences. In society we must be aware of psychological, social, economic and political issues associated with culture, race, class, ethnicity, age, and gender. I am most alive when I am helping people and making a difference. I recognize that there are multiple issues and factors that influence and shape all survivors within their communities. Therapy is about breakthroughs, small, medium and large; rather than about transformation. I aim at resulting in the development of a mutually trusting relationship. As a therapist I am authentic, warm, accepting and supportive. I create a safe place where clients can explore their emotions and thoughts safely, and feel empowered. I am passionate to focus on unconditional acceptance, positive reflection, trust, autonomy, resourcefulness, identity and connection with others.