ABOUT DYOS COUNSELING
Its Owner/ Alejandra Medina MA, LLPC, NCC
Wellness Counseling/Holistic/Gestalt Therapy/EMDR/Theraplay
I graduated from Oakland University with a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling and a Post-Master's specialization in Wellness Counseling; I hold a Michigan license in counseling and I am a Nationally Certified Counselor. My journey in mental health started in Mexico where I got a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Gestalt therapy. As a bilingual counselor I appreciate diversity and what each person brings to the counseling relationship including their cultural background and their religious beliefs. I also hold a training in Ignatian spirituality which adds to my holistic approach providing to my training a great balance.
My theoretical approach is humanistic with a focus in Gestalt therapy; I firmly believe that the client has the ability and the power to find his/her own options to improve his/her own life. CBT, mindfulness, Gestalt Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMDR and Solution Focused Therapy are also important approaches that I include as part of my treatment.
My experience includes working with children and adolescents. Through play therapy I provide a non threatening environment for exploration, decision making, growth and healing. Working with children I always include their families in the treatment process, considering that everyone forms part of the system and everyone is part of to the healing process. I work with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, going through divorce, relationship problems, crisis in faith and/or beliefs, stress management problems, family conflicts traumatic life experiences and self-esteem issues. In addition, I have experience working with English and Spanish speaking populations.
An important part of my practice is working with clients who experience chronic conditions. Using a holistic approach I help them to develop awareness of the areas that could be strengthened or changed to bring overall wellness and happiness. Stress and pain management techniques are added to their treatment plans.
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