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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT
About Deana
LMFT in California with four years of clinical experience, Deana Medina focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and works from California. Her listed approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Deana aims to help people manage everyday pressure and emotional pain with clear, practical conversation. Sessions tend to focus on identifying what feels off, learning skills to respond differently, and practicing small steps between meetings. She uses direct tools from CBT and DBT alongside an emphasis on values and committed action from ACT.
Attachment-Based Therapy informs how she looks at relationship patterns and communication problems. That can mean talking through how early connections affect current reactions and trying new ways to relate. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and reflects so people can find their own answers at a steady pace.
People often bring concerns such as guilt, shame, impulsivity, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive patterns, or work stress. Deana also notes attention to multicultural concerns, forgiveness, and self-love as part of her focus areas. Sessions aim to handle both immediate symptoms and longer standing patterns.
To get started, prospective clients use the site matching flow to schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking concrete steps that match those values. It helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current reactions, which can help with communication problems and relational anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deana will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Early sessions typically review current difficulties, try a few techniques, and then refine the plan based on what works in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions useful because they fit into a workday, reduce commute time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life examples to meetings for immediate discussion.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Deana works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, OCD symptoms, workplace issues, and related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her listed approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She combines skills training with values and relational work depending on the issue.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional clinical experience working as a licensed clinician in California. That experience informs her use of skills and relational approaches for common mood and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are focused on people located in California.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling flow on the site.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.