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Kelly Medina

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Kelly

From the day to day stressors to the more complex traumas, we can all use a safe space to process our experiences and get a sense of control over our lives. I am so glad you took the time to seek out support, which can be the hardest part of the process. I consider my therapeutic approach to be personable, genuine, and individualized to your needs. I like to support my clients through their own self discoveries and problem solving, which can look different for everyone. Additionally, I believe in a collaborative approach to be able to create a realistic treatment plan. I start by building a relationship with each client since it is proven that a positive therapeutic alliance is vital to progress in treatment. I use a variety of modalities and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices. My goal as a therapist is to provide a judgment-free zone to be able to explore, reflect and provide insight on different levels of issues that can lead us to therapy.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a judgment-free zone to be able to explore, reflect and provide insight on different levels of issues that can lead us to therapy.

Communication Style

  • Casual
  • Exploratory
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Kelly Medina, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #88732 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Kelly Medina accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Health Net, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Kelly Medina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Kelly is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kelly’s California license number is 88732, 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.

Kelly Medina has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Kelly’s education and training include BA - Sociology, University of California Riverside; MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Kelly has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, and Students.

Kelly Medina works with Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Immigration, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Kelly spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kelly is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kelly Medina draws on Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kelly’s style is casual, exploratory, mindful, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Kelly’s words: “My goal as a therapist is to provide a judgment-free zone to be able to explore, reflect and provide insight on different levels of issues that can lead us to therapy.”

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

Kelly Medina offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kelly is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Kelly Medina is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kelly 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 Kelly’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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