Dr. Marcela Mejia, VA Psychologist, FL Psychologist
Therapist helping people rebuild and move forward
Details
| Name | Dr. Marcela Mejia |
|---|---|
| Credentials | VA Psychologist, FL Psychologist |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida, Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Marcela
Dr. Marcela Mejia is a clinical psychologist who speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida. She has 25 years of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction.
She aims to build a working relationship with each client so they can set clear goals and make steady progress. Her style is practical and person-focused. She listens to how a person's life story shapes current struggles and helps them find ways to change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer thinking, and choices that match personal values. Marcela draws on several approaches to match what each person needs, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. She pays attention to relationships, identity, grief, parenting stress, and mood concerns like bipolar disorder.
She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, body image or eating concerns, and work-related burnout. Her background includes work in clinics and independent practice across varied settings. She emphasizes teamwork in therapy and teaches coping tools that people can use after sessions end.
Her goal is to help clients reduce suffering, regain hope, and move toward a life that feels more authentic. People who choose Marcela can expect a steady, respectful approach that balances listening with practical steps. She encourages questions and collaborates on a plan that fits each client's situation and goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Marcela works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- 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
- 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 / non-monogamous 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marcela among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Marcela directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Marcela directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Marcela uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and the problems they face. Narrative work helps separate a person from their difficulties so they can try new ways of living and relating.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to teach skills for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy is another influence - this means she listens without judgement, follows the client's lead, and supports self-directed growth.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Marcela will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what the client wants to work on.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or during a short break at work. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, coaching, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction concerns, as well as relationship, parenting, grief, and career struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, mixing storytelling about your life with practical skill teaching to help you meet goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience in clinic and independent practice settings working with diverse mental health issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as a VA Psychologist 0810007195 and a FL Psychologist PY10641, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What formats are used for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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