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Joanna Mejia(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Texas
Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions- Relationship issues-Self harm- Trauma-
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Professional statement

Joanna has experience from many years of higher level of care and crisis management. During her education, she worked with women and their children to help them overcome the trauma and struggles of physical, mental and sexual abuse. She has counseled teens and their families struggling with risky behaviors, suicidal thoughts and traumatic events in Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and outpatient levels of care. Today, Joanna continues to help others who are struggling with childhood, complex traumas, risky behaviors, suicidal thoughts, self harming behaviors. She is trained and certified in DBT and trauma. Joanna has a high school girl DBT group throughout the year and a sexual assault survivor group.

Joanna provides a safe environment for her clients to explore their feelings, thoughts and behaviors without fear of judgment or shame. A client is free to be vulnerable and learn skills and techniques to help them live their lives to the fullest.

Joanna's office is conveniently located in Allen, Texas off highway 75. She is taking in person or virtual sessions to make the process of therapy convenient for all people. Joanna sees children 10 years and up, teens, young and older adults. Various groups throughout the year as well.


Message to clients

There are times in life when things are hard. It seems that you are the only one feeling overwhelmed, anxious and depressed. I am here to tell you that you are not alone. Beneath every behavior there is a feeling that needs to be explored. Together we can identify those feelings, work hard and overcome life's struggles. You don't have to be exhausted, you don't have to think that the only way out is to give up, you don't have to do this alone.

During your sessions, you will have a safe environment to become vulnerable without fear of judgment or shame. You will be free to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Techniques and skills will be learned, you will be able to communicate in healthy ways and implement boundaries to help you feel free from the feelings and thoughts that is hindering your growth.

Reach out today to start feeling yourself again!


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Battered Women's Foundation, Intern Therapist
Changes Outpatient of Frisco, Therapist
Joanna Mejia Counseling, PLLC, Owner/Therapist

Dallas Baptist University, Master's in Counseling, 2015
University of North Texas, Bachelor's in Psychology, 2009

Licensure

Texas: 73455

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Self harm - Building skills and supports to cope with emotional pain, suffering, and numbness; increasing positive meaningful life experiences

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Joanna Mejia is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing