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Allyson Medina

Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change

LPC, LMFT Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Allyson

Allyson Medina brings a decade of clinical experience to her work as an LPC and LMFT in Texas, blending practical, evidence-informed methods to address stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, and trauma.

Background and approach

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and narrative approaches to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances, helping clients explore patterns of thought and behavior while honoring their values and story. Allyson approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, focusing on what matters most to the individual or family in front of her.

She also works with concerns related to parenting, intimacy, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, and attends to co-occurring issues such as mood disorders, substance use, obsessive tendencies, panic, postpartum challenges, and family-of-origin dynamics. Her aim is to empower clients to make meaningful changes by collaborating on clear, practical steps and strategies that fit their lives.

Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Allyson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and patterns that contribute to stress. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where a client’s experiences and goals guide the pace and focus of work. For relationship and family dynamics she blends elements of the Gottman Method to address communication and interaction patterns in ways that support healthier connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Allyson collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. She explores goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, then adjusts methods over time so the work remains practical and aligned with the client’s needs.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit consistent therapy into busy schedules, support ongoing work between meetings, and allow clients in Texas to engage in therapy from their own environment while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Allyson address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related struggles such as anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her practice blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationship work, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create individualized treatment plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Allyson has ten years of professional experience working with individuals and families in therapeutic settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 68208 and TX LMFT 201948.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesImpulsivityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas, Texas

Languages

English