Dr. Diana Medina, Licensed Psychologist
My approach
Hi, I’m Diana Medina, PhD a licensed psychologist in private practice in North Scottsdale, Arizona. My therapeutic orientation is existential in nature with deep roots in cognitive behavioral therapy. I focus on meeting your needs by helping you find meaning in your life, which will guide you in reaching your goals. I believe in promoting self-awareness, personal growth, and a more fulfilling existence. Many clients come to therapy because they “want something to change.” I believe change happens when we explore the uncertainty that often accompanies it.
In therapy, I prioritize building a strong relationship with my clients, which serves as a safe and confidential space for exploration and self-discovery. Through this relationship, we can lay the foundation for meaningful change and relief from the distress that brought you to therapy. My approach is to provide compassionate support and practical feedback, helping you navigate personal challenges while focusing on the here and now.
Experience
With over 10 years of experience as a psychologist and over 20 in providing counseling and therapy, I have helped numerous clients navigate through challenging life situations. I believe in the power of therapy to facilitate positive change and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
I am trained in Eye Movement & Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a psychotherapy aimed at replacing negative images in the mind with positive images identified by the client., Emotion Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD and member of the International OCD Foundation. Dr. Medina is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional by Evergreen Certifications.
My formative training was heavily rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strengths-based approach. In addition, I am one of the few providers in the state to be certified in the Standards of Care 8 by WPATH.
Specialties
I specialize in working with clients facing a wide variety of issues, including:
- OCD & Anxiety Disorders
- Stress Management & Career Satisfaction
- Relationship Dissatisfaction (including divorce and infidelity)
- Gender Issues & Assessments for Surgery
and more.
Population served
- I provide services to adults (ages 18+) in English and Spanish.
- Licensed in Arizona and Utah, I provide in-person and telehealth services across 42 US states, making therapy accessible to a wide range of clients.
- Transgender and gender diverse people.
- Other mental health professionals for consultation.
Education
- Ph.D. 2014 Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Counseling Psychology
- Dissertation: Validation of the STEM Interest and Self-Efficacy Tests
- AZ Psychologist License No. PSY-004607
- UT Psychologist License No. 13061450-2501
- APIT Mobility Number: 6749
- M.S.Ed. 2005 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN School Counseling
- M.S. 2001 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Industrial Engineering
- B.S. 1999 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Industrial Engineering
Professional consultation
I am passionate about professional development and supporting fellow therapists as they grow and diversify their practice. I offer consultation and supervision for mental health professionals
If you’re looking to broaden the scope of your practice and better serve the needs of your clients, I would love to work with you.
Services & Rates
Individual therapy
Non-judgmental support to get you through a difficult time in your life, work on your identified goals, and/or maintain gains achieved in therapy.
- $250 Initial Assessment (50 min)
- $225 Therapy Session (50 min)
- $125 Therapy Session (25 min)
- $350 Therapy Session (75 min)
Professional consultation
- $250 per 50-min meeting
- $125 per 25-min meeting
Assessments for surgery
Referral letters for gender-affirming surgery or HRT.
- $395 per assessment
Fee includes:
- 2 appointments with Dr. Medina
- Referral letter
- Coordination of care with medical provider.
Please note that at this time, Elevate Psychology LLC is a self-pay practice only, which means that we do not accept insurance. Clients who work with us are opting out of using insurance.
Reach out today
I am proud to assist with the mental health needs of patients from Scottsdale. Online therapy is available for all residents of Arizona and participating PSYPACT states.
If you are ready to begin your healing journey, I would be honored to work with you. To get started, call or fill out the contact form below and click Send. I look forward to hearing from you.
