Ana-Maria Medina , LMHC

Ana-Maria Medina is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and practices from Florida. Her approach centers on respectful, compassionate care tailored to each person's situation.

Ana-Maria draws on seven years of clinical experience to support people working through trauma, relationship strain, and challenges with self-esteem. She also addresses issues such as postpartum mood changes, fertility concerns, immigration-related stress, and workplace pressure. She aims to listen first and shape a plan around each person's goals.

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Conversations balance emotional support with skills people can use between sessions. Ana-Maria emphasizes collaboration so clients feel involved in decisions about the work they do together.

She is attentive to feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and the effects of prejudice or discrimination. She also offers guidance for those dealing with bipolar disorder, money worries, or questions about life purpose. Her style is steady and encouraging while remaining realistic about change.

Clients can expect straightforward language and a calm presence. Ana-Maria aims to empower people to make choices that fit their lives. She encourages gradual progress and checks in frequently to adjust the plan as needed.

Approaches and what online work looks like

Ana-Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach she applies helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and depression through structured exercises and behavior changes. This method aims to reduce overwhelming symptoms by practicing new responses to stressors.

She also uses trauma-informed strategies to help people process difficult events at a pace that feels manageable. These strategies emphasize safety, pacing, and building skills to tolerate strong emotions while addressing the impact of trauma on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ana-Maria will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to match their needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way. She checks in regularly to see what is helping and what should change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversations, phone can be useful when video is difficult, chat allows brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity when schedules change.