Katherine Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with experience providing individualized, trauma-informed psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Specialties & Conditions Treated
Emotional & Behavioral Wellness
Emotional and behavioral difficulties affecting daily functioning
Stress and challenges managing difficult emotions
Difficulty developing healthy coping strategies
Behavioral concerns affecting relationships or routines
Adjustment to challenging personal or family experiences
Difficulties with communication and conflict resolution
Identifying unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns
Building practical coping skills and healthier emotional responses
Trauma, Stress & Life Experiences
Trauma-related emotional and behavioral concerns
Trauma-informed assessment and treatment planning
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Seeking Safety therapeutic interventions
Adverse childhood experiences and trauma-related screening
Risk assessment and safety-related concerns
Developing coping strategies to support emotional stability and daily functioning
Children, Adolescents & Families
Individual and group counseling for children and adolescents
Emotional and behavioral challenges affecting school functioning
School adjustment and classroom-related concerns
Developmentally appropriate behavioral interventions
Collaboration with parents, teachers, and school personnel
Conflict resolution and restorative practices
Family counseling and parent consultation
Experience providing individual, couples, and family counseling
Assessment, School-Based Support & Coordinated Care
Comprehensive biopsychosocial and psychosocial assessments
Individualized treatment planning with measurable goals
Trauma-informed screening and behavioral assessment
School-based behavioral health support and consultation
Crisis risk assessment and safety recommendations
Coordination with caregivers, educators, and clinical teams
Monitoring treatment progress and adjusting care plans
6+
Serving children 6+ years of age and adult populations
2x
Languages Spoken, English and Spanish
FL
Licensed to practice in Florida
3x
Experience across outpatient counseling, school-based mental health, and community/family counseling
Treatment Approach
Katherine’s approach is individualized, trauma-informed, and focused on helping clients understand their emotional and behavioral concerns while developing practical strategies for everyday life. She recognizes that each client brings different experiences, strengths, and challenges into therapy.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive understanding of the client's history, current concerns, personal circumstances, and goals. Katherine works collaboratively with clients to establish meaningful treatment objectives and identify approaches that support improved emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning. Her experience working with students and families also emphasizes the importance of understanding developmental, educational, and environmental influences on mental health.
Her clinical work incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and individualized treatment planning. Katherine also draws on her experience with behavioral interventions, family counseling, and coordinated care to help clients develop coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and work toward measurable progress.
Treatment Options
Individual psychotherapy
Child and adolescent counseling
Experience in couples and family counseling
Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
Personalized treatment planning
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Seeking Safety interventions
Trauma-informed psychotherapy
Emotional and behavioral coping-skills development
School-related behavioral and emotional support
Risk assessment and safety planning
Coordination with families, educators, and other treatment providers
Education & Training
Master of Science in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health track — Nova Southeastern University, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — Florida International University, 2017
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Licensed in Florida
Graduate Clinical Training — Dade Family Counseling, Hialeah, Florida
Outpatient Mental Health Counseling — Caring Therapists of Broward
School-Based Mental Health Counseling — INVO Healthcare / Progressus Therapy
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher Aide — Nova Southeastern University
Academic Honors — Dean's List and Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
Currently Serving
In-person & Telehealth individual psychotherapy available in the Miami, and Florida area. May vary based on clinical needs, insurance and appointment type.
5901 SW 74TH ST STE 211
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
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