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Sharon Medina

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Sharon

I have personal experience with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression and REALLY enjoy working in these areas. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life who are experiencing relationship issues, professional burnout, stress, anxiety and depression. I have been a practicing clinician since 2013. I graduated from Fordham University with a concentration in clinical social work. As a therapist, I like to learn about your life as a whole. I truly believe that our life experiences, current coping skills, and resources affect the way we live life. I have an eclectic approach to therapy. Everyone is a unique individual with unique needs; therefore, I will work with you every step of the way to identify what techniques and therapeutic styles best work for you.

I like to learn about your life as a whole. I truly believe that our life experiences, current coping skills, and resources affect the way we live life.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy walks by the beach with my dog, watching true crime stories, reading and trying new recipes on the weekends.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#93657 • New York • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Fordham University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Sharon Medina accepts UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Prime Health, Oscar, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Sharon Medina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Sharon is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Sharon’s New York license number is 93657, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Sharon Medina has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Sharon’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Fordham University. Over that time, Sharon has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Sharon is part of that group.

Sharon Medina works with BIPOC, Black community, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Sharon spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sharon is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sharon Medina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sharon’s style is action-oriented, engaging, exploratory, holistic, and solution-oriented. In Sharon’s words: “I like to learn about your life as a whole. I truly believe that our life experiences, current coping skills, and resources affect the way we live life.”

Sharon Medina (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Sharon identifies as Hispanic/Latinx and White.

Sharon Medina offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Sharon is licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Sharon Medina is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Sharon will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Sharon’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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