Therapist and client in session, moving their hands while they talk.

Therapy Approach

Therapy is a space to pause, reconnect with yourself, and make sense of what you’re going through. I offer a warm and safe environment where you can calmly explore your emotions, repetitive patterns, and current challenges—without judgment and at your own pace.

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed. I combine somatic/grounding practices, mindfulness, EMDR, and dialogue-based therapies, adapting to your needs while honoring your story, your body, and the cultural context that shapes your well-being.

Here, your authenticity and voice is heard and respected. Together, we’ll move toward choices that align with your values, the present and the life you wish to build.

ESPAÑOL

La terapia es un espacio para pausar, reconectar contigo mismo y dar sentido a lo que estás viviendo. Te ofrezco un ambiente cálido y seguro, donde puedas explorar con calma tus emociones, patrones repetitivos y desafíos actuales, sin juicio y a tu propio ritmo.

Mi enfoque es integrativo y con perspectiva informada en trauma. Combino prácticas somáticas, mindfulness, EMDR y terapias basadas en el diálogo, adaptándome a tus necesidades y reconociendo tu historia, tu cuerpo y el contexto cultural que influye en tu bienestar.

Aquí tu autenticidad y voz es escuchada y respetada. Caminaremos juntos hacia decisiones más alineadas con tus valores, el presente y la vida que deseas construir.

Therapy office room. Safe and calm space.

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Lisette Medina, MA, AMFT | Experience

I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT#137261) in California, working under the supervision of Adriana Alejandre, LMFT#98925, at the EMDR and Trauma Therapy Center, in Burbank, CA. My focus is on supporting BIPOC individuals through challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, identity issues, and life transitions, including migration and working with Spanish-speakers, as Spanish is my native language.

I’ve gained valuable trauma-focused experience alongside Dr. Lydiana Garcia at Trauma and Soul Healing and have specialized in Narrative Therapy through Miracle Mile Community Practice. I’m certified in Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR-trained, and incorporate attachment-based, mindfulness, and somatic approaches. With an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a background in theater, film and dance, I incorporate genuine curiosity and a body-centered perspective to therapy.

I am dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for all individuals and have particular experience working with diverse groups from all backgrounds, including:

Creatives in entertainment industry
Teens, young professionals, college students
BIPOC
Spanish-speakers
Newcomers/First Generation
LGBTQ+ Allied

ESPAÑOL

Soy Terapeuta Asociada de Matrimonios y Familias (AMFT#137261) en California, trabajando bajo la supervisión de Adriana Alejandre, LMFT#98925, en el EMDR y Trauma Therapy Center en Burbank, CA. Me enfoco en apoyar a individuos con desafíos como el trauma, la ansiedad, la depresión, los problemas de relaciones identidad y las transiciones de vida, incluyendo la migración. Tengo experiencia trabajando con personas hispanohablantes, el Español es mi primer idioma.

He adquirido experiencia valiosa en terapia enfocada en el trauma junto a la Dra. Lydiana García en Trauma and Soul Healing, y me he especializado en Terapia Narrativa a través de Miracle Mile Community Practice. Estoy certificada en Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual enfocada en el Trauma (TF-CBT), entrenada en EMDR, y utilizo enfoques basados en la atención plena y el trabajo somático. Con una Maestría en Psicología Clínica de Antioch University y una formación en teatro, cine y danza, incorporo una genuina curiosidad y una perspectiva centrada en el cuerpo en la terapia.

Estoy comprometida a crear un espacio seguro e inclusivo para todas las personas y tengo experiencia trabajando con grupos diversos de todos los orígenes. Además, tengo experiencia particular trabajando con:

Creativos en la industria del entretenimiento
Adolescentes, jóvenes profesionales y estudiantes universitarios
Comunidades BIPOC
Personas hispanohablantes
Inmigrantes y primera generación
Aliada de la comunidad LGBTQ+

My Story | Background

As a young adult, I moved from Puerto Rico to the U.S. to study and pursue a career in the arts. That journey came with a mix of challenges and opportunities that ultimately led me to a path that felt more meaningful—becoming a therapist later in life.

As a first-generation individual, I’ve navigated the complexities of integrating into a new culture while carrying the layered history of the island where I was born. Language barriers, adapting to unfamiliar norms, and shaping a sense of identity between worlds gave me a deep appreciation for the full spectrum of human experience—painful, joyful, and everything in between. Living in vibrant cities like San Juan, New York and Los Angeles exposed me to diverse cultures and social contexts, deepening my respect for each person’s unique story.

My earlier creative career shaped the way I see the world—with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to think beyond the expected. Above all, I’ve learned the value of embracing adversity, sharing meaningful conversations, and finding humor in life’s contradictions. I’m honored to connect with others authentically in this work, holding space for what’s real, while reminding each other that we are not alone in this mysterious life journey.

Therapy Approach

virtual and In-person Therapy in burbank,ca

Lisette Medina, MA, AMFT | Experience

My Story | Background

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