Allyson Medina is a licensed clinician in Texas who brings ten years of experience to counseling.
01About Allyson
Allyson Medina is a licensed clinician in Texas who brings ten years of experience to counseling. She offers calm, straightforward support for people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Allyson aims to meet clients where they are and work together on practical steps forward.
She uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person's goals. That can mean talking through how thoughts and behaviors connect using cognitive behavioral therapy, focusing on relationship patterns with elements of the Gottman method, or listening to the stories that shape someone’s sense of self with narrative work.
Background and approach
Solution-focused techniques are used when clients want quick tools for specific problems. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Allyson prioritizes respect and sensitivity and builds a plan that fits an individual’s life.
She helps people break big problems into manageable steps and practices new skills between meetings. Her background includes work addressing trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, substance concerns, eating-related issues, and parenting stress. She also supports people navigating intimacy, self-esteem, anger, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and co-occurring conditions.
Allyson holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. She works with English-speaking clients and offers a range of online session formats to fit different schedules.
02Credentials
- LMFT (Texas)
- License 201948 · expires September 2026
- LPC (Texas)
- License 68208 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1437893914 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Allyson lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Allyson names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Allyson names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Allyson commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building a supportive relationship so clients can set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for anxiety, mood issues, and stress management.She also draws on the Gottman method for relationship-focused work and on solution-focused techniques when people want concrete tools fast. The Gottman method helps identify interaction patterns and teaches communication and repair strategies for intimacy and relationship strain. Solution-focused work narrows attention to attainable next steps and small changes that make a difference quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Allyson will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so sessions stay productive and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and relationship work. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or when a quieter, shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief touchpoints, progress check-ins, and flexible scheduling across busy routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Allyson help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns like anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and goal-oriented. She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, narrative approaches, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Allyson has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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