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Kimberly Medina

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Kimberly

Maybe this is a starting point for you and you are new to therapy, or recommitting to therapy after a break. Perhaps mental health issues (like depression or anxiety) were not discussed in the family or community in which you grew up, or you have had difficulty reaching out for help for other reasons. Sometimes what holds us back from seeking help is self judgment (‘I should be able to handle this’), or fear that things won’t improve. You are certainly not alone, help is available, and change is possible. We will work together to develop a clear plan for achieving the change you want to see. The pace of the work will depend on many variables, but for clients who are committed to the process, and able to apply skills learned in session to their outside lives, change can often be felt quickly. Please reach out if you think I may be of help.

We will work together to develop a clear plan for achieving the change you want to see.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Calming
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Kimberly Medina, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #45593 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Kimberly Medina accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Health Net, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Blue Shield of California. 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.

Kimberly Medina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Kimberly is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kimberly’s California license number is 45593, 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.

Kimberly Medina has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Kimberly’s education and training include BA - Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Psychology, San Francisco State University; MS - Clinical Psychology, San Francisco State University. Over that time, Kimberly has worked closely with Parents.

Kimberly Medina works with Parents and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Kimberly spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kimberly is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kimberly Medina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kimberly’s style is action-oriented, calming, exploratory, holistic, and open-minded. In Kimberly’s words: “We will work together to develop a clear plan for achieving the change you want to see.”

Kimberly Medina (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kimberly identifies as White.

Kimberly Medina offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kimberly 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 Kimberly Medina is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kimberly 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 Kimberly’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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