Faculty Profile for Naomi Medina

Biography Section

Biography and Education

Dr. Naomi Coleman Medina received her bachelor's degree in psychology at Texas State University as a psychology major and biology minor. She earned her master’s degree in health psychology, LPC clinical track, at Texas State University. She earned her doctorate in the Doctor of Counselor Education and Supervision program at St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas.

Naomi is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Psychology at Texas State University. She teaches Social Psychology, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. In addition to her teaching and departmental committee responsibilities, she enjoys opportunities to mentor students who are considering entering the helping professions, and process involved in entering graduate school. Her experience in psychology also includes work in behavioral health within the hospital context, as well as community counseling, residential treatment agencies, and rehabilitation for those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury.

In addition to teaching psychology, Naomi is a licensed professional counselor supervisor and owns a private counseling practice in San Marcos called, “Metamorphosis.” She is a nature-based therapist and provides nature-based therapeutic interventions, including walk talk therapy. Naomi also provides counseling and supervision to counselors in training. She has been committed to health and wellness for many years and is also fitness coach. Naomi is an avid gardener and grows orchids as a hobby.

Teaching Interests

At Texas State University, Naomi Coleman Medina teaches Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Psychology, and Psychopathology. Prior to her position as lecturer for Texas State University, Naomi taught Introduction to Psychology, Biopsychology, and Human Growth and Development over the span of 9 years as an adjunct faculty member at Austin Community College. She has also taught Counseling Theories and Counseling Practicum to graduate students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program at St. Mary's University and taught Crisis Intervention in the Department of Counseling, Health, and Kinesiology graduate program at Texas A&M University - San Antonio. At TAMUSA she serves as a member of the adjunct faculty and teaches Assessment, Counseling Internship, and Counseling Theories in the graduate program. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology at Texas State University where she teaches Professional Counselor Orientation, Basic Skills, Counseling Diverse Populations, and Dynamics and Processes in Group Counseling.

Research Interests

Naomi's research interests for her dissertation pertained to how inclusion of the natural world within the counseling session is associated with wellness. Her future research interests will focus on walk talk therapy as a nature-based intervention.