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There are times in life when we face personal, professional, or relationship challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about ourselves or our choices.
Hello, I am Dr. Marcela Mejia, a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Florida and Virginia. I have been working in the field of clinical psychology, for over 25 years. Working in both clinic and private practice settings; I have extensive experience with an array of populations and their mental health challenges.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults understand and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues. It is my experience that the best results come when a therapist and client work as a team, focusing on specific goals. It is the therapeutic alliance that brings healing and helps to create momentum to accomplish your goals.
It is essential that you find a psychotherapist with whom you feel comfortable discussing the important details of your life.
I am committed to providing a nurturing environment and helping you develop coping skills so you can unlock your creativity and thrive, becoming the best version of yourself.
I have extensive training in a range of modalities including, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, strength-based, mindfulness-based, and humanistic therapies, and motivational Interviewing. I focus on each individual holistically, studying your point of view at all stages of the treatment through assessment of your current emotional and mental state.
I offer my knowledge, experience, and expertise to help you find peace of mind, unload your suffering and pain, renew your sense of hope and freedom, and make healthy choices to move toward a full, authentic, and harmonious life. I find my work deeply rewarding and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Congratulations on your decision to take charge of your life and be who you are. I appreciate your courage and look forward to assisting you on this journey. You don't have to do this alone.
specialties:
• Depression
• Anxiety / Stress
• Trauma and PTSD
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Anger management & Communication
• Relationship issues
• Grief / Loss
• Drug and Alcohol Addiction / Abuse
• Coping with Life transitions (i.e., divorce, becoming a care giver, job loss, re-establishment sense of self / identity)
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Marcela Mejia. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Meijia is sympathetic and very helpful. She’s easy to work with and insightful. I’ve found her easy to work with. I couldn’t be more pleased to work with her.
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Mejía has made me feel heard and understood in a very real way. She has given me a lot of tools for working on my struggles and she is not afraid to point out the obvious. She is very kind and comforting. I feel that she remembers past discussions and makes connections I probably disregarded before. One thing I have liked the most of our sessions is being able to have them in Spanish. I have had an easier time expressing my inner thoughts that way. Dr. Mejía is a real professional at what she does and is a great person to talk to.
Written on May 28, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Love working with Dr. Meijia! She has been a great help to me in battling depression with CBT techniques.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Mejia has been wonderful! She has helped me so much during a hard time of my life. She has been caring, thoughtful and professional.
I am so grateful I have found her!
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
I really enjoy my sessions with Dr. Mejia. She helps me think about things from another perspective or to think about aspects of a situation that I haven't considered yet. She has helped me a lot with my personal growth and growth with my husband. I highly recommend her support and services.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. Mejia is a great listener and offers useful support. She's flexible and willing to meet the patient where they are. Very compassionate.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She's great
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Mejia is a fantastic listener who helps me look at new ways of thinking to work through whatever issues I bring up.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I feel comfortable discussing my issues with Dr. Mejia. I feel encouraged and I recommend her to friends and family.
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have been working with Dr. Mejia for over a year now and I can literally say she has helped me change my life for the better! I started therapy as a very nervous/anxious person that had lost their direction and purpose. After a few months, I could honestly say that I was turning things around after learning the skills Dr. Mejia helped me discover. One year later, I am thriving and feeling on a whole new level of living this amazing life! She has been paramount in my success of "unlocking" my mind (my own words) and pushing through all the limiting factors I was putting on myself. I couldn't thank you enough Dr. Mejia!
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Dr Mejia has helped me so much. The impact she has had on my life has been priceless. She is so insightful and so kind and respectful, I feel very heard by her. My mood has improved beyond measure, and I have learnt so many skills to support myself.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Honestly, I have never felt this well in a very long time. Dr Mejia makes me feel seen. My anxiety, body image issue and past trauma had beaten me up and down until she helped me unfold these problems little by little. After her therapy, my self-esteem improved noticeably and the skills I learned in the sessions would last a lifetime.
Written on Nov 06, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Had a few sessions with Dr. Mejia, she listens and asks follow-up questions in terms of concerns brought up. SHe provides additional resources in attached documents to review and assist in my issues that I have brought up. Always professional in her video calls and conversations.
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Dr. Mejia is very kind and patient and shows that she cares about her patients
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 7 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dr. Meija is an empathetic listener. She encourages goal setting and personal development.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
I like Dr. Mejia expertise and her insights into how to improve. I have talked to her for a while now.
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Just amazing. Listens good and gives great advice. Can't wait for my next session
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Mejia is always a pleasure to talk to. She helps me talk out my problems, gives me a game plan, helps me stick to the plan, and opens up ideas of different options. I trust and value her input and expertise. I would recommend her to everyone!
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr.Mejia is a wonderful therapist. She really listens to you, empathizes with you, tries to understand you and then helps you. I am really glad that I found Dr. Mejia!
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Marcela is the best. She helped me in looking to things from different angles, and pay attention to my inner dialog.
She is a great listener and helped me in changing my way of thinking, and to organize my life.
I am really grateful for he efforts and advice. I totally recommend her to everyone.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Mejia is very professional and empathetic. She is an attentive listener and engaged analyst.
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Marcela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I worked with Dr. Mejia for a year and she has helped me so much. I am so thankful for the work she did with me and I have gotten so much better than I was a year ago. Dr. Mejia is the best!!
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Marcela for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I’ve only had Dr. Mejia for a week or so now and I feel that she has already helped me tremendously. In comparison to my former therapists, I feel heard and understood. Thank you for being such a wonderful person!
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Marcela for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
I have been talking to Dr. Mejia on and off since October of last year and she has helped me a lot for my anxiety and thinking patterns. She is really nice and caring and I like talking to her because she is a good listener.
Written on Mar 26, 2021 after therapy with Marcela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr Mejia was fantastic. I was able to work through some relationship issues with her. She is insightful, has great resources and offers sound and practical advice. The platform was easy to use and navigate. I really enjoyed my first experience with BetterHelp. They really did live up to their name.
Written on Nov 21, 2020 after therapy with Marcela for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
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