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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Sonya
Dr. Sonya Medina, VA Psychologist 0810003270, is licensed in Virginia and has 24 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and related issues. Her stated approach emphasizes cognitive behavioral methods, with attention to how thinking and behavior interact.
Dr. Medina explains problems in straightforward terms. She helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that maintain them. Sessions focus on practical steps to test new ways of thinking and to try different behaviors that reduce distress.
Her background includes work in juvenile justice, residential treatment, and services for veterans. This range of settings informs her work with people facing mood and anxiety disorders, substance-related concerns, and complex life stressors. She aims for improved daily functioning and quality of life.
In sessions she combines cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies. Motivational interviewing and trauma-focused techniques also appear in her approach when appropriate. The emphasis stays on concrete skills, behavior change, and manageable goals.
Dr. Medina describes therapy as a collaborative process. She provides direct feedback and asks clients to try practical exercises between meetings. The focus is on breaking negative cycles and supporting measurable change.
Those considering work with her should expect clear explanations and hands-on practice. Her goal is to help people make changes that lessen symptoms and improve routine functioning.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Dr. Medina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors those thoughts lead to; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches focused attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity and manage difficult emotions. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to support commitment to behavior change and to strengthen personal motivation for recovery.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Sessions usually include homework and practical exercises so progress can be tracked between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools such as guided mindfulness exercises and worksheets during sessions. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches to remote work to focus on clear goals and measurable steps forward.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she treat?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on cognitive behavioral methods with practical exercises, combined with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques as needed.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of clinical experience.
What credential does she hold and where?
She is a VA Psychologist 0810003270 licensed in Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.