Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Cherina Medina, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and ADHD
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 116770
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09932330
- NPI
- 1114429701
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Cherina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered therapy
- CBT techniques
- ADHD support
About Cherina
Cherina Medina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado and California with 15 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and LGBT concerns. Cherina uses everyday language and practical strategies in sessions.
She draws on client-centered therapy to focus on what each person wants to work on. That means listening first, then helping people name a goal and make small steps toward it. Cherina also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses. These approaches are used with adults and with adolescents in her practice.
Cherina has worked across school settings and with people who have disabilities. She has long experience around special education, Individualized Education Plans, and disability-related services. That background informs how she talks about supports, accommodations, and next steps.
Her work can include practical skill-building for focus and impulsivity, trauma-informed strategies for coping with painful memories, and concrete ideas for managing anxiety and low mood. She offers psychoeducation about ADHD and tools people can use between sessions.
Cherina brings elements of her Native American heritage into sessions when clients want that. That can include storytelling, mindfulness, and cultural practices adapted to the person's preferences. She balances direct conversation with moments of humor when appropriate.
Sessions are geared toward clear goals and real-life changes like better communication, coping under stress, or clearer planning for school or work. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client leading the session. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the person set clear goals. This approach suits people who want to shape their own priorities and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves small experiments, practice tasks between sessions, and step-by-step planning for anxiety, depression, or ADHD-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cherina collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs and goals. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than sticking to a single method.
Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy weeks because they remove travel time and can be scheduled around work or school. Online work also lets the therapist assign short, practical between-session tasks and follow up on progress. Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the exact online options are set through the booking process and may vary. Sessions aim to help clients build skills they can use in everyday life, like better focus, clearer communication, and coping strategies for stress and trauma.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cherina supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns. She also lists additional focuses such as aging, autism, communication problems, and grief.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works in a practical, client-centered way and mixes listening with concrete skill-building. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cherina has 15 years of experience working in schools and with people across ages and abilities. That includes work related to special education and disability services.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Colorado and California listed as CO LCSW and CA LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, so pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin the process to schedule?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the provided workflow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers