Miryam Mejia

8312408728

801 Lighthouse Ave Ste 212Monterey CA 93940


    Most often appointments are set well in advance. It is expected that intake paperwork and assessment be completed prior. It is assumed that you'll have your thoughts organized so the interview doesn't feel like an inquisition. Put yourself in the driver's seat complete the intake packet and evals. Therapy is give and take. Talking and listening.

    If you are unfamiliar with counseling; the purpose of counseling is to help people learn to resolve their own problems. Sometimes people experience inertia because of excessive distractions or other people's meddling so problems return and are solved temporarily or not at all. A constant state of stress or distraction can disrupt the quality of our relationships and enjoyment of life. Some people love to procrastinate. Procrastinators find other distractions both positive and negative to avoid getting things done.
    I use CBT not CBD, Cognitive Behavior Therapy is about identifying and eliminating the beliefs and behaviors that lead to trouble. Negative beliefs result from failure, bullying and having a sad life. Behaviors that cause arguments that are justified by those negative beliefs can be broken. Want to develop a happy habit? Want to erase the negative beliefs? Let me help.

    Include your name and phone number if you want me to call you for a free phone consultation. Make the most of the free phone call. Talk long and in detail.
    If you ever considered counseling to address marriage problems or regain control over sadness or anxiety here are some simple tips on selecting a counselor.
    • Psychiatrists are physicians aka doctors who can prescribe pills to help manage mood. Psychiatrists are “MDs”. When looking at the list from your insurance look for “MD” if you know you want some medicine.
    • LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She or he can work with adults, children and discuss a variety of subjects.
    • LCSW licensed clinical social workers can talk about any issue except their license can accept Medicare.
    • Pills come from doctors.

    Psychologist is an overused generic term. Someone with a Phd (a doctorate) in Psychology ought to be called that and nobody else. If you use insurance people with different titles get paid differently. When picking a therapist the most important thing to remember is do you want to TALK and LEARN or do you only want a pill? Talking may help you know the pill is working.
    Pharmacology or Talking
    Medication will restore the appropriate levels of brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your head. Usually 30-60 days are necessary to assess if the prescription is working. Utilizing medication and psychotherapy are both beneficial  to treating mood disorders. SOmetimes when you start doing both in the same week, it is hard to tell which intervention is making you feel better. Stick with both. Skipping doses will definitely make you feel worse!

    INTERVENTIONS
    • writing assignments,
    • Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Erase the stinky thinking leads toe breaking bad habits.
    • lists,
    • observation
    • free interventions 
    • Negative stories people tell themselves are harmful to relationships and life satisfaction. The emotions and effects generated by those issues will be the topics addressed in your HW.
    If your problem is apparent or there is a risk of injury I will upfront tell you my observations. A scenario where this would apply would be addictions or abuse. CLients can't do it alone. But a social agencies, sponsors and friends will always be there.
    Family trouble and financial trouble have  always been existences. We still are society that fights, reproduces and survives because someone chooses to forgive or grow.
    TO learn  more about family drama read about St. Eugene https://www.simplycatholic.com/st-eugene-de-mazenod-a-saint-for-troubled-families/