Therapist profile
Allyson Medina, LPC, LMFT
Texas
LPC and LMFT - Anger and Relationship work
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- CredentialsLPC, LMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Texas / 201948; LPC, Texas / 68208
- NPI1437893914
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT techniques
- Communication skills
- Relationship patterns
About Allyson
Allyson Medina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 10 years of experience. She offers clinical support for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English.
Allyson focuses on practical conversation and real-life strategies. She uses a mix of methods to help people notice patterns, change unhelpful thinking, and try different actions. People who struggle with resentment, snapping at loved ones, or frustration at work will find clear tools to try between sessions.
Her work draws on client-centered principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and solution-focused ideas. That means she listens for what matters most to a person, then helps set concrete steps toward clearer communication and calmer reactions. Narrative and the Gottman Method also shape how she looks at relationship stories and interaction patterns.
Allyson aims to adapt the pace and focus to the person in front of her. She talks through coping skills, communication techniques, and ways to manage intense feelings. She can help someone sort overlapping concerns such as mood shifts, substance use, or attention difficulties while keeping sessions straightforward.
People choosing her practice should expect a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. The first meetings typically clarify goals and identify small, testable changes. From there she and the client track what helps and adjust work as needed.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Allyson blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the persons priorities and helps identify what matters most in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to test and change unhelpful thinking. The Gottman Method looks at how partners interact and offers practical exercises to improve communication and reduce reactivity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Allyson will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. Early sessions usually clarify what someone wants to change and which tools to try first, and adjustments are made together as progress is tracked.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so a session can happen between errands or on a break. Licensed professionals often use these options to keep therapy practical and to focus on skill-building, communication practice, and behavior changes that carry into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting topics, anger, self-esteem, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused steps to set clear, practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience providing counseling and therapy in Texas.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Texas under those licenses.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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