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Denys Medel

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

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Santa Maria, CA 93454
Available both in-person and online
Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Are you or your child feeling stuck in anxiety, trauma, or overwhelm, despite your best efforts and your faith? You don't have to walk through it alone. I specialize in EMDR therapy, a powerful, evidence-based method that helps adults and children process trauma, anxiety, and painful memories. As a bilingual (Spanish-English), faith-integrated therapist, I offer a safe space for healing that respects your values and integrates your spiritual beliefs. I understand reaching out can be a difficult first step and sometimes a little scary but would love to help you get there. I offer compassionate, professional, and faith-informed care.
I provide clinical supervision for associate therapists (AMFTs, APCCs, and ASWs) seeking licensure in California. My supervision covers trauma-focused therapy, faith-integrated approaches, offered individually or in small group sessions, through flexible telehealth options.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Santa Maria, CA 93454

My website
I offer in person therapy from my office in Santa Maria, Ca or convenient telehealth sessions online during daytime hours, Monday - Friday.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Denys Medel
Photo of Denys Medel, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Santa Maria, CA 93454

My website
I offer in person therapy from my office in Santa Maria, Ca or convenient telehealth sessions online during daytime hours, Monday - Friday.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I offer private-pay sessions and can provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
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Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I offer private-pay sessions and can provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
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Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 111463 Denys Medel
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended Brandman University, Master's Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from CAMFT 2019
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Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Denys Medel, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Immigration Evaluations
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Women's Issues
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I work with children (ages 6 and up), teens, and adults, and offer; EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety, Christian counseling, parenting support for trauma-impacted children, psychological immigration evaluations (VAWA, Asylum, UVISA, and more) and soon will be offering EMDR intensives.
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Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with children (ages 6 and up), teens, and adults, and offer; EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety, Christian counseling, parenting support for trauma-impacted children, psychological immigration evaluations (VAWA, Asylum, UVISA, and more) and soon will be offering EMDR intensives.
Photo of Denys Medel, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Deana Huddleston
Deana Huddleston
Marriage & Family TherapistMFT
Denys is warm, kind and very knowledgeable in her work with youth, adults and families. Denys brings a very gentle supportive approach to her work that creates an inviting and judgment free space.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Immigration Evaluations/Cartas para inmigración
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to help you heal from recent or past trauma. Some clients may not be ready to start with EMDR during our first session we will explore what your needs are and if EMDR is appropriate for you. If EMDR is not appropriate, I may recommend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or other trauma-focused treatments.
Photo of Denys Medel, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I often use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to help you heal from recent or past trauma. Some clients may not be ready to start with EMDR during our first session we will explore what your needs are and if EMDR is appropriate for you. If EMDR is not appropriate, I may recommend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or other trauma-focused treatments.
Photo of Denys Medel, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Santa Maria, CA 93454

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I offer in person therapy from my office in Santa Maria, Ca or convenient telehealth sessions online during daytime hours, Monday - Friday.
Photo of Denys Medel, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
I offer in person therapy from my office in Santa Maria, Ca or convenient telehealth sessions online during daytime hours, Monday - Friday.
Photo of Denys Medel, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Denys Medel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT