Ivonne Mejía, PsyD
Pronouns: she/ella
Clinical Psychologist & Brainspotting Therapist in Sacramento, CA
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATIONS:
— Brainspotting & Somatic Therapy
— Couples/Partners Therapy
— Psychological Evaluations for Immigration Cases
Hi, I’m Ivonne.
I’m a queer immigrant Latinx clinical psychologist, somatic psychotherapist, and Certified Brainspotting therapist in Sacramento, CA.
I support people from marginalized communities who long to live a life that is authentically joyful and meaningful - but feel stuck and overwhelmed by the anxieties and traumas of their lives.
I guide them through the process of shedding unwanted reactions and dynamics that are no longer serving them - while also healing from the experiences that may have led them to manifest these responses in the first place.
So that they can reconnect with their body, reclaim their intuition, & ultimately, return to a life that feels full of possibility.
MY APPROACH TO COUNSELING
Compassionate & affirming.
Trauma-informed & somatic-based.
Anti-oppressive & culturally humble.
& most of all, humanizing.
My approach to counseling is rooted in the belief that you already have everything you need within yourself to heal. & therapy is just one (of many) spaces to rediscover and deepen that journey.
In my office, we invite in all aspects of your being - & attend to all of those parts with gentle care, compassion, and ease. To understand not only how they arrived to being - but also the wisdom and gifts that they have to offer us and others.
Because despite what societal forces tell us, we are not problems to be fixed. We are complete beings worthy of joy. of rest. of healing.
So, while you have arrived here feeling defined or dictated by your anxiety or your trauma, we’ll work together to understand not only who you are because of it but who you are in spite of it.
So that you can disrupt the harsh cycles that keep you feeling anxious and defeated - and step into the dimension of you that you’ve always envisioned.
& I’ll be there alongside you - meeting you exactly where you are and supporting you throughout every moment of your journey.
My Journey
For me, the personal and professional are interconnected. I entered into the field of psychology after witnessing the ways in which the stories of mental health and of trauma - in my family, in my culture, in my communities - were largely silenced, pathologized, and ignored. This awareness served as the catalyst for my journey towards pursuing a degree in clinical psychology.
Throughout this journey, my personal commitment has remained the same: to reduce the stigmatization of mental health and co-create healing spaces for marginalized populations. Pachamama Therapy Collective is an embodiment of this mission.
Because healing is absolutely possible.
& it is incredibly liberating and life-changing. I’m so honored and excited to be on this journey with you.
Professional Background
Education
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology
Loyola University Maryland - Baltimore, MD
Clinical Training
Post-doctoral Fellowship:
University of California, Berkeley
Counseling & Psychological Services - Berkeley, CA
Doctoral Internship:
University of California, Berkeley
Counseling & Psychological Services - Berkeley, CA
BIPOC Brainspotting Phase I Training
Trainer: John Edwards, LCSW | Summer 2020
BIPOC Brainspotting Phase II Training
Trainer: John Edwards, LCSW | Summer 2020
BIPOC Brainspotting Phase III Training
Trainer: David Grand, PhD | Spring 2021
BIPOC Brainspotting Masterclass
Trainer: David Grand, PhD | Winter 2022
Expansion Brainspotting
Trainer: Lisa Larson, LMFT | Spring 2022
Professional Affiliations
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
National Latinx Psychological Association
Interested in working with Dr. Ivonne Mejía?
Contact us for a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation.
Whether you're seeking therapy to experience healing and transformation within yourself or in your relationship - or are looking for a psychological evaluation for your immigration case, we're here to provide you with compassionate and affirming care. Contact us today to begin your healing journey.
To get started, use this contact form - or give us a call! Either way, we’ll be sure to get back to you within 2 business days.
We look forward to connecting with you and being a part of your healing journey.