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Trainee is working towards licensure and is supervsed by:

Tammy Cabral MA, LMFT #132299, LPCC #14245

Professional Background

Valerie Medina takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to counseling, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. In the first few sessions, she focuses on building trust, understanding each client's unique experiences, and identifying goals that are meaningful to them. Together, they work toward growth, healing, and lasting change while recognizing and building on the strengths clients already possess.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work from San Jose State University

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from San Jose State University

Associate's degree in Social Science from Gavilan College

Additional Education/Training

Certificate in Communications from Gavilan College

Providing Counseling Since: September 2025

Languages Spoken: English and Spanish

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

Services Povided

• Individual counseling

Counseling Approaches

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

• Person-centered therapy

• Solution-focused therapy

• Family systems therapy

• Emotionally -ocused therapy

• Motivational interviewing

• Mindfulness-based approaches

• Somatic approaches