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Dr. Marcela Mejia

Compassionate psychologist guiding practical change

VA Psychologist 0810007195, FL Psychologist PY10641 Florida

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish

About Marcela

Dr. Marcela Mejia is a bilingual psychologist practicing in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She works with adults and adolescents on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and self-esteem. Fluent in English and Spanish, she integrates practical strategies with a compassionate, collaborative stance so clients can address immediate problems while also building longer-term coping skills.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-based and client-centered methods, and she also draws on emotionally-focused and existential perspectives when appropriate. Dr.

Mejia emphasizes a team-oriented therapeutic alliance, setting clear goals and tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and cultural background. Her practice pays attention to co-occurring challenges such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, ADHD, and career or life-transition difficulties.

Available via multiple online session formats, she aims to create a supportive space where clients learn strategies to manage symptoms, improve communication, and regain a sense of agency. Dr.

Mejia’s training and long-standing clinical work in Florida and Virginia inform a flexible, strengths-based practice designed to help people move toward healthier, more authentic lives.

Approaches that guide online care and practical change

Dr. Marcela Mejia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her toolkit, offering techniques to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility when coping with difficult emotions and life transitions. Client-centered methods inform her overall stance, emphasizing empathy and collaboration so each person’s perspective shapes the pace and focus of treatment.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods feel most relevant to their goals and adjusts interventions over time, combining strategies when that best serves the individual’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and different styles of engagement. These formats make it easier to access ongoing care from Florida and to maintain continuity during life changes, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on skill-building, emotional processing, and practical problem solving in ways that fit each client’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and many related topics.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and client-centered techniques to help clients develop coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience working in clinics and independent practice settings with diverse mental health challenges and populations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is credentialed as VA Psychologist 0810007195 and FL Psychologist PY10641 and is based in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida, Virginia

Languages

English, Spanish