Chelsea Medina
,MA, LPC
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Hello there!
I am a licensed professional counselor with experience in managing client caseloads, facilitating psychotherapy groups, and developing treatment plans while tailoring interventions specific to client needs. I have demonstrated knowledge of animal assisted therapy methods and fostering positive client change. Mainly by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to counsel clients in areas including suicide, depression, sexual orientation, and gender transitioning, addictions, anxiety, PTSD, family/ relationship issues to name a few.
My Bachelors I obtained from Oakland University is in psychology and my Masters is in Counseling with a specialization in animal- assisted therapy as I love the idea of using animals to help create trust, and openness with someone who may be opposed to the idea of therapy.
I interned at a LGBT providing counseling to those struggling with transitioning, sexual orientation, family and relationship issues, or if someone wanted to engage in counseling in a place they felt was safe and more comfortable for them with zero judgments.
My most recent work experience is working in the corrections environment within a jail. Here I help an array of clients struggling with mainly depression, anxiety, bipolar, addictions, suicidal ideations, and overall coping with what can be a very overwhelming time. Commonly, I help individuals discuss and explore events in their life or decisions which led to their current situation of jail and how to move forward with different coping strategies to improve their lives.
In terms of my overall therapy philosophy I find as a counselor most of my clients have the answers themselves in how to manage different struggles they are going through, they just need help with a light being shed on this and the perspective being expanded. I am not the type of counselor who is going to give answers to you or advice on how to "fix" things, but I will try my best to walk in your shoes and listen, reflect, and explore different ways to manage this.
I believe that each and every person has value and purpose in this world and sometimes what we need most is someone to listen, and be there without placing judgment or opinions like friends or family might do. I like to think that I try to treat each and every one of my clients this way and try to be a counselor that I would want.
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Licensed Professional Counselor |
| License State: | Michigan |
| License Number: | 6401015316 |
| License Expiration: | 5/2022 |
| Status: | Verified |
Chelsea Medina has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars (28 reviews).
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"The worksheet format allows to actually talk through the issues. Chelsea is being thorough and asking appropriate questions to help realize root cause of issues. Completely objective."
Kel (October 24, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Excellent program, very easy to navigate. Professional help, responsive and highly effective."
Bubb (October 06, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I've been to many therapists in the past, and I was so happy to find Chelsea. She really cared about what I was going through and we were able to discuss things in depth and work towards getting to a better place. Her approach was really helpful for me, and I would honestly say that she helped me change my life little by little over the course of this year. Thank you so much for everything."
R. (September 28, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far, so good."
Review (September 03, 2021)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I like the convenience of online therapy and I got matched with a very great therapist!!"
Dee (July 06, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have tried a few other online therapy sites (unsuccessfully) and I have finally found my match. My therapist is super cool and replies thoughtfully everyday. Using the worksheets to guide us has been really helpful with tracking process, and overall the cognitive behavior therapy method really resonates with my practical side. I have already recommended this site to my friends and family and would recommend to anyone."
Atease (March 12, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Just getting started. I'm excited to get back to it."
1st Review (February 28, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I find this online therapy program to be very beneficial, full of good information and a good value"
Very Beneficial (February 11, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"The process has been very helpful thus far!"
Thank You! (February 05, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So attentive and supportive"
Lisa (January 27, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I really like online therapy! My therapist is amazing. I think it is really important to find a good therapist. I feel we are already making progress. I like that you can both work offline on the worksheets and have a live session once a week. It actually feels better than in-person sessions I had in the past."
Katia (January 02, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Good suggestions
Pleasant to work with"
John (December 31, 2020)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"My therapist has been wonderful. After only a couple sessions I am already feeling a change and better about myself!"
Happy (December 28, 2020)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"great service"
Great (December 21, 2020)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"The best part is that there is daily communication through messages. The weekly sessions are great but the daily communication, which lets me sit back and read over what my therapist wrote twice, and be able to give my responses some deep thought, that's where it's at."
Best Therapy Option (December 09, 2020)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"Very helpful in trying to resolve issues where I need help"
M.C. (December 07, 2020)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I've only been signed up for 3 weeks but Chelsea has helped me so much already. The worksheets are also a great help but I do need to be more diligent with doing these to get the most benefit from them. I have already recommended Online Therapy .com to a friend & she has recently signed up. I look forward to continuing my journey of healing & living my best life. Vicki - Australia"
Starting To Heal (December 02, 2020)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"nothing but good things to say"
KS (November 25, 2020)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I think this website is really good at letting you pace yourself and confront your own issues while the therapist give you good feedback and makes you reflect a lot on why you do the things you do."
Temple (November 23, 2020)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"It’s been helpful"
Lauren Unger (November 12, 2020)