Meet your therapist

Nice to meet you!

Iā€™m Laurie Medina

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

ā­ About Laurie

Hi, I'm Laurie! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist living in sunny San Diego. I have experience working with children, teenagers, and their families. My goal is to create a safe and nurturing space for clients to heal and be empowered toward living the healthy life they are worthy of. It is my joy to accompany my clients with empathy and unconditional positive regard. I enjoy being outside, playing with my pets, and spending time with my loved ones.

šŸ™‚ Style

  • Warm, Empowering, Strengths-Based

šŸ‘ Fun facts about Laurie

  • Childhood hobby that became a lifelong passion šŸŽØ
    Coloring!

  • Favorite activity šŸ–ļø
    Relaxing at the beach.

  • A surprising fact šŸ˜®
    I swam competitively for over 10 years.

  • Favorite forever snack šŸŖ
    Anything sweet!

šŸ“š Specialities

  • ADHD / Inattention, Adjustment, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce / Transition, Grief + Loss, Identity Development, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Trauma.

šŸ‘„ Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Family Systems

  • Strength-Based Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused CBT

šŸ¤ Works with

  • Ages 5-17+ and parents.

šŸŽ“ Credentials

  • Available in CA.

  • M.A. Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego

  • B.A. Psychology from Texas A&M University