https://www.jmedranotherapy.org/home daily 1.0 2023-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6170894acbd9c44248fcfdfe/43fedab2-6eb4-454f-b25e-28560b33cbfe/DSC04112.jpg Home Potential Therapy Clients: It can be less difficult and I can help. I admire you for considering therapy. It’s hard to ask for support even though we can all benefit from an authentic space to help us grow. My clients are brave and looking for a reflective, compassionate space to work through sadness, worries, chronic stress, transitions, familial/cultural stressors, and relationship difficulties. Therapy requires connection, vulnerability and collaboration; together we’ll disrupt toxic stress and make progress toward your goals. Benefits of therapy can include increased: awareness, insight, coping skills, effective communication, positive relationships, ability to set boundaries & assert needs, and an overall increased ability to manage life’s beautiful messiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6170894acbd9c44248fcfdfe/1636498495184-CIVYBIHWAXM4L2V1NU55/unsplash-image-1qNh_fnGLJo.jpg Home - We can make a good team if you or your child/adolescent struggle with: worrying, the need to overfunction/always be productive, and with difficulties resting and focusing on the wins. sadness, insecurities, and fears related to ruptured relationships that impact your ability to connect and communicate. feelings of self-doubt as a parent, partner, and/or as a 1st/2nd generation BIPOC student/young professional feeling incompetent. processing past or ongoing stressful events that impact your physical, emotional, and behavioral health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6170894acbd9c44248fcfdfe/dcaad0e3-ec48-4478-9d4e-93036c4e8492/DSC03972.jpg Home My Purpose My purpose as a bilingual, Latina therapist born in Mexico is to disrupt intergenerational trauma. Trauma occurs when scary, difficult experiences (one time or ongoing) compromise our capacity to cope. Whether we’ve acknowledged our traumas or are still working towards naming what’s happened to us, trauma responses appear in various ways and in multiple settings. These responses can be passed down from one generation to the next and impact individuals, groups, family systems, and our ability to live the fulfilling lives we deserve. I’m passionate about forming connections to raise awareness and reduce the impact of chronic stress while highlighting every single win. My Approach In my culturally sensitive practice I model curiosity and self-compassion to help you identify patterns, links, defenses, risk factors, and your next steps. Let’s explore your lived experiences, ongoing stressors, and how we can build on the internal resources you already have. Let's help you feel empowered and in control of your life given all your strengths. As a previous school-based therapist, consultant, trainer, workshop facilitator and clinical supervisor I provide psychoeducation while being direct to move towards change. I incorporate Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness while utilizing a trauma-informed lens and remaining person-centered. Let's talk and see if we’d make a good team to tackle your growth. https://www.jmedranotherapy.org/contact daily 0.75 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6170894acbd9c44248fcfdfe/0f1a3b7c-4dd2-4e5b-9720-a223f622db7f/small+Ps.jpg Contact - Make it stand out Psychology Today Profile https://www.jmedranotherapy.org/services daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6170894acbd9c44248fcfdfe/1637042209458-5JCK8SPMPH1NY84KVMN7/DSC04074.JPG Medrano Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6170894acbd9c44248fcfdfe/1637042462171-17RJ3V9T1QHAGXHZUJG4/DSC04072.JPG Medrano Therapy https://www.jmedranotherapy.org/about-janet daily 0.75 2025-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6170894acbd9c44248fcfdfe/2a7c1b98-b2f6-4298-ae82-f1d4eec346cf/0D6B2265-F60A-462B-B731-B57683FC5DEA.JPG About Janet - About Me I’d love for you to know a little about me as a human being. I’m proud of my Mexican heritage. I love our food, music, dancing, and loud celebrations. I grew up in northern California surrounded by agriculture and gangs. Growing up I’d get into trouble for talking too much and distracting others. I lived in San Francisco for six years and have lived in Los Angeles for twelve years. I’ve ran four half marathons, three full marathons, love to hike and be outdoors, and need to learn how to swim one day. I love to travel to other countries and plan on traveling for the rest of my life. I’m still processing lived experiences and learning from my mistakes. Thank goodness for my supportive family, friends, colleagues and my incredible therapist. Again, I praise you for considering mental health services. Continue showing up for yourself and embracing your beautiful, messy journey. - Janet P.S. Why the name Medrano Therapy? My practice honors my family, our lessons learned, and our attempts to break cycles and barriers. Specifically, my dad’s journey drives me and reminds me of the tenacity within all of us. Dad and Mom, gracias por su esfuerzo y valentia. Los amo y los aprecio.