Business Details
37 Years
experience
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Jose
Adrian R. Medina, LMFT, has dedicated over three decades to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve meaningful personal growth and healthier relationships. Since 1989, I have applied evidence-based therapeutic approaches like EMDR, Structural Family Therapy, and Imago Therapy to address trauma, PTSD, and relationship challenges. My practice integrates a unique blend of clinical expertise, cross-cultural sensitivity, and bilingual capabilities in Spanish and English. With a background in engineering and Peace Corps service, I bring analytical precision and global perspective to my work. I specialize in guiding clients through complex emotional landscapes, including Silicon Valley professionals navigating high-tech industry pressures.My approach prioritizes building trust, uncovering root causes of distress, and empowering clients to implement lasting solutions. I hold advanced training in trauma recovery and have supervised numerous interning therapists. My commitment to ethical, client-centered care remains unwavering, whether working with adolescents, couples facing relationship crossroads, or families seeking healthier dynamics. The practice's foundation rests on the belief that sustainable change emerges when individuals feel deeply understood and supported in their journey toward self-acceptance and connection.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
EMDR Therapy
PTSD Treatment
Relationship Counseling
Pre-Wedding Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Bilingual Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of clinical experience in trauma and relationship therapy
- Our practice integrates EMDR certified trauma recovery techniques
- Bilingual services available in Spanish and English for cultural sensitivity
- Specialized in Structural Family Therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy models
- Compassionate approach rooted in cross-cultural understanding and tech-industry insight
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy addresses anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma through personalized treatment plans. Using EMDR and cognitive-behavioral techniques, clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness. The process helps uncover negative self-perceptions rooted in past experiences, enabling transformative healing and improved life satisfaction.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling employs Imago Therapy and Gottman Method principles to improve communication and resolve conflicts. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust, enhancing intimacy, and navigating relationship stages. The approach helps partners understand underlying dynamics while developing practical tools for maintaining healthy connections and mutual growth.
Family Therapy
Family therapy applies Structural Family Therapy principles to address intergenerational patterns and communication breakdowns. The practice helps establish healthy boundaries, resolve conflicts, and improve understanding between parents and children. Specialized techniques engage adolescents while addressing systemic issues affecting family dynamics and emotional well-being.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery utilizes EMDR therapy to process distressing memories and reduce PTSD symptoms. This evidence-based approach helps clients reprocess traumatic experiences, diminish anxiety, and regain emotional control. The treatment addresses both recent and long-term trauma effects through structured, compassionate therapeutic interventions.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy employs bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories and alleviate distress. This specialized treatment helps clients resolve unprocessed trauma stored in the brain, reducing symptoms like flashbacks and panic attacks. Sessions follow standardized protocols to ensure safe, effective processing of emotional wounds.
People
Medina Adrian R
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Adrian R. Medina has been a licensed therapist since 1993, with clinical experience since 1989. He specializes in trauma recovery, couples therapy, and family systems, combining engineering analytical skills with cross-cultural understanding. A former Peace Corps volunteer, he offers bilingual services in Spanish and English.
Questions
Where are you located?
The practice is located near San Jose International Airport at 1754 Technology Drive, Ste. 133, San Jose, CA.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I utilize EMDR, Structural Family Therapy, Imago Therapy, and Gottman Method principles tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, telehealth options are available for clients preferring remote therapy sessions.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (408) 582-2121 anytime to leave a message or use the contact form on the website to request an appointment.
What are your therapy fees?
Detailed fee information is available on the Fees page of the website, with options discussed during initial consultation.
Do you accept insurance?
The practice operates as an out-of-network provider; clients receive documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
