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Dr. Marcela Mejia

Compassionate psychologist focused on practical change

VA Psychologist, FL Psychologist Florida

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

About Marcela

Dr. Marcela Mejia helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes.

Background and approach

She speaks English and Spanish and brings 25 years of experience as a Florida and Virginia psychologist. She focuses on clear goals and practical steps so clients can feel steadier and make better choices.

Dr. Mejia uses straightforward techniques to teach coping skills and improve daily functioning.

She emphasizes a team approach where client and therapist set goals together and track progress. Sessions aim to reduce symptoms and build habits that support long-term well-being.

Her background includes work in clinics and independent practice settings. That variety shaped her ability to tailor care to different needs, from mood and anxiety concerns to addiction and grief.

She pays attention to each person’s life story and current challenges when planning treatment. Therapeutic methods she draws on include cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, emotionally focused work, and the Gottman Method.

She also uses a client-centered stance to keep sessions respectful and collaborative. These approaches are used to address issues like relationship strain, parenting stress, body image, chronic illness, and career transitions.

Dr. Mejia aims to create a supportive environment and help people regain hope and forward momentum.

She focuses on practical tools, clearer communication, and building emotional resilience. If someone is ready to change how they cope and move toward a fuller life, she offers steady guidance through that process.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Dr. Mejia uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and manage conflict in close relationships. That approach focuses on practical skills for conversation, rebuilding trust, and reducing patterns that cause fights or withdrawal.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take small committed steps toward them even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits that reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which tools fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what isn’t.

Online work includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people practice skills in real time and read nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Chat or text is useful for brief check-ins, homework, or tracking progress between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She works with clients to set clear goals, teaches coping skills, and tracks progress during sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of experience working in clinic and independent practice settings with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is a VA Psychologist and a Florida Psychologist and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

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

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 in

Florida, Virginia

Languages

English, Spanish