Cherina Medina, LCSW, CSW

Cherina Medina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Cherina works with LGBT clients and brings 15 years of clinical experience to each session. She practices in Colorado and draws on a direct, plainspoken style that mixes practical tools with storytelling and a sense of humor.

Cherina uses evidence-informed methods to help people build coping skills and clearer routines. She offers psychoeducation about attention and behavior, practical strategies for day-to-day problems, and space to talk through painful memories. Sessions often focus on what a person can try between meetings so progress feels measurable.

Her background includes work with people across the lifespan and with diverse needs, including veterans, people with disabilities, and those involved in special education systems. She has particular familiarity with Individualized Education Plans and disability-related services from years in education settings.

Cherina describes her work as trauma-informed and blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral tools. She also brings elements of storytelling, meditation, and brief ritual when a client welcomes that approach. Humor is a regular part of sessions for those who value it, balanced with quiet listening when the material is heavy.

If you are looking to address mood symptoms, attention challenges, relationship stress, or the aftereffects of trauma, Cherina aims to build clear steps forward. She invites people who are ready to try new strategies and who want an honest, warm clinician to help guide them.

How Cherina blends client-centered work and CBT online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps clients make their own choices. This approach supports people who need acceptance, clarity, and a steady listening presence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. It often includes step-by-step exercises, tools for managing anxiety or attention, and short homework tasks to practice between sessions.

Finding the right mix is part of the work together. Cherina will discuss goals and preferences and choose techniques that fit the person's needs. The process is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.

Confirm the session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a workday. It can also let someone use audio-only meetings when bandwidth or camera time is challenging. Ask about formats during the matching and scheduling steps to pick what works best for everyday life.