Yamel Medina, LCSW
(she/her/ella)
About Me
Yamel has a passion for serving adults, children, and families who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) who have experienced childhood & sexual Trauma. As a proud Veteran of the Marine Corps, Yamel is a life long learner and creates an environment wherein through learning, clients can learn to feel more connected to themselves, others, and the world around them. Therapy is a process of self reflection and conversations that honor the struggles of life.
Education & Experience
Master of Social Work MSW, LCSW, Mindfulness based, EMDR, CPT, ACT, Trauma focused evidence based therapy options
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
NAMI, MHA, AFSP
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Moral Injury
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Aetna
- Does Not Accept Insurance
- Kaiser Permanente
