- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and mindfulness
About Medina
Medina Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of experience in outpatient mental health. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are delivered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Thomas draws on decades of healthcare experience alongside her counseling practice. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness strategies are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to build practical skills for managing symptoms.
Her approach emphasizes collaborative planning and steady, practical steps. Early sessions focus on building rapport and reviewing the client’s history. From there she and the client outline short-term goals and simple strategies to try between sessions.
Thomas works with people facing a wide range of life disruptions, including abandonment or attachment struggles, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges around commitment or control. She also addresses communication problems, codependency, and blended family stress.
Sessions may explore trauma-focused methods when trauma and abuse are central concerns, combined with solution-focused work to set clear next steps. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and priorities. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening, clarifying goals, and responding to what the person says. It helps when someone needs space to talk through decisions or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in tele sessions looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. The therapist and client identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice specific skills to change behaviors or reduce anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy adds brief attention and breathing exercises to help manage stress in the moment.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, then recommends which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused tasks to an online setting so clients can practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and then blends cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to create small, practical steps. Sessions focus on setting short-term goals and reviewing progress.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has nine years in outpatient mental health and decades of experience in healthcare settings prior to that. That background informs work with medical and trauma-related concerns.
What credential and location should I know?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with her from outside the US?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered to people located within the therapist's permitted regions in Texas.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking by using the practice's scheduling flow.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.