Carol Mejia, MS
Mental Health Therapist
Carol Mejia earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business where she had a successful career working in Banking for over 10 years. She then decided to become certified as a Yoga Instructor to better manage life. Here is where she discovered her passion for Yoga and how it would improve her life in many ways. Her students also improved physically and mentally.
Searching for deeper ways to help others, Ms. Mejia decided to pursue a Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology. With a passion for health, nutrition and fitness, a psychology degree would keep her learning more about the mind/body connection. Her goal is to help her clients live a happier life by working with the mind, body and soul. As a bi-lingual Mental Health Therapist and Yoga teacher working with JNG Health Network, Ms. Mejia’s vision and passion continues to thrive.
| Degree / Education: |
Masters of Science (MS), Clinical Psychology. Capella University
Bachelors of Arts (BA), Management & International Business. Florida International University
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| Clinical Experience |
Ms. Mejia has worked as a Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner where she assisted seniors with mental or emotional disorders. Her focus was on improving their quality of life through nutrition, exercise and activities for mental wellness. Working at in patient detox facility and eating disorder centers enabled her to use her creative side and develop programs for teens with addictions.
At JNG Health, Ms. Mejia’s primary interest is in providing individual, family, and group therapy to the diverse population in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties; building her expertise with adolescent and young adults in need.
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| Teaching Experience |
As a Health Administrator for a diabetes prevention program, Ms. Mejia was in charge of developing and scheduling weekly exercise routines for students.
Ms. Mejia also had the honor of teaching yoga to over 500 students at the Yoga with the Fins where Miami Dolphins fans joined her for a day of fun and fitness.
Ms. Mejia also teaches various workshops to better manage anxiety and depression.
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Certification / Special Training: |
Yoga Instructor |
| Fluency in Languages: |
English & Spanish |
| Cultural Proficiency: |
Hispanic / Latino, Caribbean, Anglo, African American |
