Lynzee Medina, LMSW
Therapist
My Approach to Therapy
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. As a Latina therapist, I recognize the importance of culture, identity, family dynamics, and lived experiences in shaping how we move through the world. My goal is to create a warm, affirming, and collaborative environment where you can explore challenges, gain insight, and build meaningful change.
I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, and honesty. Together, we will identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, explore the impact of past experiences, and develop practical tools to help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness. I strive to balance emotional support with gentle accountability, helping you access the strengths and resilience that already exist within you.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, identity exploration, or major life transitions, I am committed to meeting you where you are and supporting your journey toward healing and growth.
Specialties & Areas of Focus
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and stress management
Trauma and PTSD
Intergenerational trauma
First-generation and children of immigrant experiences
Relationship and communication challenges
Family conflict
Self-esteem and self-worth
Life transitions and personal growth
Religious trauma
Sex and sexuality
Emotional regulation
Boundary setting
Depression
LGBTQ+ affirming care
Identity exploration and cultural concerns
I am particularly passionate about supporting first-generation individuals, children of immigrants, and those navigating the complexities of multiple cultural identities.
Therapeutic Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Building skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Developing psychological flexibility and aligning actions with personal values.
Narrative Therapy – Exploring and reshaping the stories we tell ourselves about our experiences and identities.
Psychodynamic Therapy – Understanding how past experiences influence present emotions, relationships, and behaviors.
Trauma-Informed Therapy – Providing care that recognizes the impact of trauma while fostering safety, empowerment, and healing.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) – Strengthening motivation and confidence for meaningful change.
Education & Credentials
Master of Social Work (MSW) Columbia University School of Social Work Concentration: Mental Health and Disabilities
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development California State University, Northridge Minor: Family Studies
Languages
English
Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)
Client Focus
Teens (13+)
Adults
Couples
