Jonathan Medina, LCSW

Licensed in California · 6 years in practice

Jonathan Medina is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 122283 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1285198788 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Jonathan

Jonathan Medina is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. He frames clients as the experts in their own stories and works alongside them to build on their strengths.

He spends sessions listening closely and then offering clear, actionable strategies. Jonathan uses straightforward tools to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and rebuild confidence.

Background and approach

He also supports people navigating big life changes and the doubts that come with them. Jonathan draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more useful habits. He combines that with Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and keep moving forward.

In practice, sessions might include goal-setting, short exercises to try between meetings, and checking what works or doesn’t. He aims to make therapy concrete and focused rather than vague or purely conversational. Progress is tracked in small, measurable steps.

Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that balances empathy with practical guidance. Jonathan’s aim is to empower people so they can handle everyday stressors and rebuild confidence on their own terms.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing work online

Jonathan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; online sessions often focus on short exercises and practical homework to try between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is used to draw out a person’s own reasons for change and strengthen motivation, which fits well with brief check-ins and goal-setting in remote sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jonathan will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then test methods to see what helps most. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques as progress is tracked over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for short check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days and to maintain momentum between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like communication problems and guilt.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and direct, focusing on small steps, skill practice, and clear goals rather than long abstract talk.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Jonathan has six years of professional experience working with people on mood, stress, and motivation concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not currently taking international clients and works with people in California.

What session formats does he use?

Jonathan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do costs and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.

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