Allyson Medina, LPC, LMFT
Compassionate Narrative and solution-focused care
Details
| Name | Allyson Medina |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LMFT |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Allyson
Allyson Medina is a licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist in Texas with ten years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Allyson aims to meet people where they are and treat them with respect and compassion.
She uses Narrative Therapy to help clients tell the story of their lives in new ways. That work often connects to practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Allyson also draws on Client-Centered and Solution-Focused ideas to keep sessions grounded and goal-oriented. In sessions she listens first and adapts the conversation to each person. She helps people sort through family conflict, intimacy issues, and anger.
She also supports people working through ADHD, mood concerns, obsessive thoughts, and substance use challenges. Her approach balances listening with clear steps for change. Clients can expect joint planning, moments to reflect on patterns, and small experiments to try between sessions.
The focus is on what matters most to the client and practical ways to move forward. Allyson speaks English and practices across Texas. She works with a range of life changes from postpartum adjustments to fertility stress, and with co-occurring concerns such as eating issues, impulsivity, and panic.
Her aim is to empower people as they make meaningful changes.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Allyson works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Allyson among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Allyson among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Allyson among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Allyson among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Allyson directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Allyson directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and practical therapies work online
Allyson combines Narrative Therapy with elements of Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Narrative Therapy helps people retell their life stories so problems feel less fixed and new choices become clearer. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship that centers the person’s own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients take an active role in choosing what feels most useful and what to try between sessions.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can work well for shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or staying connected between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum on personal goals.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Narrative Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches, plus solution-focused conversations to set goals and try practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
Allyson has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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