Testimonials
" Over the past two years, I've has the pleasure to watch Luna blossom into a true power-house of a worker, trusted employee, and extraordinarily gifter and intuitive psychotherapist, presenting the unique gift of the kind of rapport-building that makes clients of all ages and all walks of lifeconnect immedietly, easily, and trustingly. She is a brilliant and keenly insightful diagnostican.... All things considered, I would put Luna in the very top 5% I've had the pleasure to supervise, and that includes some very seasoned and talented therapists working toward advanced certification!"
Richard M. Siegel, MS, LMHC, CST, CSST
" Where do I begin? I can truly say from my heart that Luna has helped save my life. Being in the state of mind I was in suffering from substance dependency I had absolutely no chance of life. When I met Luna she has helped me see a better way of life to live free and be happy and independent. My journey was not easy , to be honest I did not think I had it in me to remain clean. As time went on working with Luna my mind slowly started to get stronger, my behaviors and emotions started to get more manageable. Honestly, I started to love myself again. Without Luna , I don't know where I would be, grateful does not even start on how blessed I am to have her in my life. She is my angel , and she help me to live again. "
Danielle Umberger, 21
" Anyone who struggles with or has a family member that struggles with addiction understands what a deep-rooted problem it can be. Trying to get to the root of the problem and correct these issues is a lifetime challenge. When my son went to a treatment center in Florida, he met Luna Medina, who was his therapist. Her professionalism and support went above and beyond what normal therapists usually provide for their clients. While she always maintains a professional client-patient relationship, she also really gives her whole heart and soul into the recovery and treatment of her patients. Not only is she a gifted listener of problems, but her method of therapy also provides the skills and tools necessary for recovery. In my son’s case, under Luna’s care, he was able to identify and begin to tackle the obstacles of his addiction. Even though he is no longer in her care, he knows he would never have to hesitate to reach out to her to have her support."
Noelle Vanek, MD
"My work with Luna laid the foundation for my eventual success in that I came to understand some of the underlying issues that were coming to the surface in ways detrimental to my health. She was patient and kind, but also knew just how to push me in the right direction – even when I resisted.
Had I been local to the Fort Lauderdale area, I absolutely would have continued working with Luna, as I grew to truly appreciate and value her input, feedback and direction – especially when I needed help breaking old habits and learning to form new, healthy patterns."
Gregory, A., NY
"Luna was a refreshing change from those my son had worked with in the past. She was very compassionate, but was also realistic and matter-of-fact. Her approach was fresh and innovative, not preachy or patronizing, which we had seen plenty of in the past. She did explore the underlying causes of my son's addictive and self-destructive behavior ( and these always exist), and helped him understand these. But while she was caring, understanding, and supportive of his feelings of pain, she did not allow him to hide behind these or use these as an excuse. This is very important, as all addicts play the "blame game" as a way to deflect taking responsibility for their own behavior. We had family counseling, as any addiction becomes a family disease, and all members play a part in the problem. Luna was the most knowledgable and skillful therapist I had ever worked with. She is effective, and again, very understanding and compassionate. She helped me to see my part in my sons disease, and, most importantly, gave me encouragement and hope for the future. Another significant, if not the most significant, difference in Luna's counseling, is the directive nature of her therapy. It is good to listen and let a patient or family member vent their frustrations and feelings, but that is not enough. Addiction is a complicated and frustrating disease. If we all knew how to improve the situation, we would be doing so already. What the addict and family members need is clarification of positive steps and how to accomplish them. Luna was superb in this area, and both my son and we left each session with clear identification of areas to work on and specific direction as to how to implement improvements. This was key to my sons success. My son entered treatment 2 years and 2 months ago. He has been out of any formal treatment and halfway house living arrangements for a year. He has been sober most of that year, with a few "stumbles" during that time. Nothing long term, and I know he will never fall into that lifestyle again. It is remarkable to see the growth and change in him. For the first time since he began drinking, he wants to stay sober, which is something he never wanted to do. He credits Luna as the single therapist who could reach him and show him that this was not only desirable, but achievable. I would highly recommend Luna for therapy for any individual and/or family who is grappling with an addiction, or any other detrimental psychological issue."
MC, Chicago, Illinois
