CJ Medina

My communication style

I am a very firm but fair supporter of children. I am direct and can be depended on to be clear and concise. I can be challenging, but in a compassionate way, to help provide motion. With adults, I am respectful, supportive, and motivating. I have a lot of coaching aspects to my care. GO TEAM!

My journey to mental healthcare

My grandmother wanted to be a Franciscan nun and do good works, but grandpa came into the picture. So, she became a Head Start teacher and a helper/healer in her community. I follow in her footsteps with pride and purpose. So I became a teacher and a social worker to continue her legacy.

My goals for you

After a thorough assessment and discussion of the presenting issues, we will develop a treatment plan together with goals and objectives that will assist in managing systems, accomplishing tasks, and setting long-term vision. These will be practiced in steps in order to solidify permanent change.

Our first session

In our first session, it will be easy. We're just building rapport. I will tell you my background, how I practice, and the three most important things that it is important to me that you know about me. I will ask you the same. That should lead into a conversation about what brought you to therapy. We will conclude with a summary of our discussion.

I identify as...

• Female
• American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latinx
• Spiritual