Faculty Profiles

Naomi Ruth Coleman Medina, PhD, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Texas State University and earned her Master of Arts degree in Health Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor Clinical Track, at Texas State University. She earned her doctoral degree in Doctor of Counselor Education and Supervision at St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Medina is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Psychology at Texas State University. She is proficient in the study of Social Psychology, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. She has recently been provided the opportunity to serve as the Internship instructor for LiveOak Living Community for the spring, 2027 semester, and will be supervising undergraduate student interns in their experiences in working with those who have suffered traumatic brain injury, diagnosed with mental illness, and those with cognitive disabilities.

In the Department of Psychology, she also serves as the Pre-Clinical Career Advisor. In this role, she provides resources for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the clinal professions. She accomplishes this by organizing events, scheduling presentations, meeting with students, and collecting resources that are placed on the departmental webpage. As a clinician, Dr. Medina especially enjoys opportunities to mentor and provide guidance to students who aspire to enter a clinical profession.

In addition to serving as a fulltime faculty member for the Department of Psychology, Dr. Medina is also a per course lecturer for the Department of Professional Counseling at Texas State University. In her role as a counselor educator, she is proficient in Advanced Ethics, Counseling Diverse Populations, Professional Counseling Orientation, Basic Skills and Abnormal Behavior, Counseling Practicum, and Counseling Internship.

Dr. Medina is also a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and owns a private counseling practice in San Marcos called, “Metamorphosis.” She is an ecotherapist and offers Walk Talk Therapy, a nature-based intervention. She has been committed to health and wellness for many years and is also fitness coach. Dr. Medina is a gardener and finds great joy in growing orchids.