Clinical Social Work Practice – Helen Medina Counseling
Helen Medina Counseling is a licensed clinical social work practice located at 3424 West Carson Street, Suite 500, Torrance, California 90503. The practice is operated by Helen Medina, LCSW, who holds California license number 99807. Ms. Medina earned a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English Literature from Cal State Long Beach.
Ms. Medina brings ten years of mental health practice experience gathered across a variety of settings, including hospitals, research teams, school environments, and outpatient therapy contexts. She holds specialized training and certification in trauma treatment, with documented clinical experience working with veterans and survivors of childhood trauma. Additional areas of formal training include grief and loss counseling and the assessment of suicidal ideation.
Services at Helen Medina Counseling include individual therapy and couples counseling, available to adults aged 18 and older. Treatment modalities offered include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. Presenting concerns addressed through the practice include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, communication challenges, and life transitions.
Appointments are available both in person at the Torrance office and virtually through a secure video platform. Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes in length and priced at $175 per session; couples therapy sessions are offered at $195. Helen Medina Counseling accepts Lyra insurance and functions as an out-of-network provider for other plans. Clients whose insurance is not directly accepted may receive a superbill to submit for potential reimbursement. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are accepted in addition to major credit cards, personal checks, and Zelle payments.
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance; late cancellations and no-show appointments incur a $50 fee per occurrence. Complimentary phone consultations are available by appointment. The practice can be reached by phone at 310-896-8491 or by email at helen@helenmedinacounseling.com.