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Dr. Marcela Mejia, Psychologist

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Marcela is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Marcela. View 39 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida and Virginia

Recent reviews

Dr Mejia is incredible. She listens & is considerate.

Reviewed September 2024

I always feel better after our sessions.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Marcela

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • Psychologist

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)

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Marcela Mejia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508308511.

  • Psychologist · Florida · PY10641 · Expires May 2026
  • Psychologist · Virginia · 0810007195 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Marcela Mejia

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Listens Recommend Professional Helpful Insightful Wonderful Easy Empathetic

Dr Mejia is incredible. She listens & is considerate.

Reviewed September 2024

I always feel better after our sessions.

Reviewed July 2024

I have used a couple therapists on this app and she has been by far my favourite. Which I’m thankful for in such a stressful time for myself and my family

Reviewed July 2024

Dr Mejia is an exceptional therapist! She has helped me immensely!! Highly recommend her!

Reviewed February 2024

Very happy with Dr Mejia, she provides great guidance on challenges I am facing, makes me understand situations and guides me towards solutions.

Reviewed February 2024

Dr Mejia is definitely the best therapist I ever had. She is very understanding, compassionate and very helpful. I feel hopeful for the first time in a while.

Reviewed January 2024

Dr. Mejia is kind and understanding. She offers constructive feedback and helpful suggestions.

Reviewed January 2024

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.

Reviewed August 2023

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.

Reviewed May 2023

Dr. Mejia has helped me greatly in just a few months. She is professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She listens intently and asks me the questions that help me explore my thoughts and beliefs thoroughly. I think she has recognized what works for me and adjusts her questions and suggestions to my learning style.

Reviewed May 2023

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!

Reviewed April 2023

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.

Reviewed March 2023

Dr. Mejia is a great listener and offers useful support. She's flexible and willing to meet the patient where they are. Very compassionate.

Reviewed February 2023

Love working with Dr. Meijia! She has been a great help to me in battling depression with CBT techniques.

Reviewed April 2023

She's great

Reviewed February 2023

Dr. Mejia is a fantastic listener who helps me look at new ways of thinking to work through whatever issues I bring up.

Reviewed January 2023

I feel comfortable discussing my issues with Dr. Mejia. I feel encouraged and I recommend her to friends and family.

Reviewed December 2022

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!

Reviewed November 2022

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.

Reviewed November 2022

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.

Reviewed November 2022

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.

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Mejia is very kind and patient and shows that she cares about her patients

Reviewed July 2022

Dr. Meija is an empathetic listener. She encourages goal setting and personal development.

Reviewed July 2022

I like Dr. Mejia expertise and her insights into how to improve. I have talked to her for a while now.

Reviewed July 2022

Just amazing. Listens good and gives great advice. Can't wait for my next session

Reviewed June 2022

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!

Reviewed June 2022

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!

Reviewed May 2022

she listens and provides great feedback including materials to review after our meetings

Reviewed March 2022

Dr Mejia is so insightful and so respectful. I really appreciate the way she helps me think things through, and her advice is always useful.

Reviewed March 2022

Dr. Mejia is thoughtful, considerate, and extremely helpful. She listens well and offers multiple ways to conquer any issues I bring to her.

Reviewed March 2022

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.

Reviewed March 2022

Dr. Mejia is a wonderful therapist. I always feel very seen and heard during and after our sessions.

Reviewed February 2022

Dr. Mejia is very professional and empathetic. She is an attentive listener and engaged analyst.

Reviewed February 2022

Dr. Mejia is there for me and helps me understand how to cope with my issues. This is my first time doing therapy and some simple steps have helped me improve. I will always recommend Dr. Mejia :)

Reviewed January 2022

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!!

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Mejia has helped me to completely change my way of thinking. I really feel like I've been able to start unpacking some of my "shit". I am very grateful for this service.

Reviewed November 2021

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!

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed March 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Marcela Mejia offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Marcela Mejia works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Marcela Mejia speak?

Dr. Marcela Mejia speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Dr. Marcela Mejia have?

Dr. Marcela Mejia has 25 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Marcela Mejia licensed to practice?

Dr. Marcela Mejia is licensed to practice in Florida and Virginia.

Does Dr. Marcela Mejia accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Marcela Mejia does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Marcela Mejia offer?

Dr. Marcela Mejia offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Marcela Mejia?

Dr. Marcela Mejia can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Marcela Mejia?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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