Cherina Medina

Cherina Medina is a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Colorado with over 15 years of experience. They bring a background that includes work with at-risk youth, veterans, and people with disabilities, and maintain a long history in special education. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder remains a central focus, alongside areas such as trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, depression, and identity-related concerns including LGBT and gender dysphoria.

Cherina integrates client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral tools, offering psychoeducation, coping skills, and targeted counseling that reflect years of work in educational settings and disability services. They also hold training in sexual assault response and have deep familiarity with Individualized Education Plans and disability law. Those who prefer culturally informed supports will note Cherina identifies as Native American and may incorporate traditions such as mindfulness, prayer, meditation, and storytelling when a client is open to that approach.

They are comfortable working with adolescents 13 to 19 and with adults, and note that telehealth is not their preferred medium for younger children who need direct play. Chelina brings humor and storytelling into sessions as requested, and balances that with attentive listening and structured clinical care.