Brenda Mejia-Smith, Ph.D. Pronouns she/her/hers/ella Title Psychologist Office Phone 609-258-3141 Fax 609-258-7636 Email [email protected] Office Frist Health Center, Level 1 Bio/Description EducationTeachers College, Columbia University, Ph.D.Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.Trinity University, B.A.CertificationLicensed Psychologist, New Jersey & New York (inactive)InternshipColumbia University Medical Center, New York, NYBioI am passionate about helping students cultivate their strengths, self-compassion, and authenticity. I believe that life’s obstacles and transitions are opportunities for growth and healing. As an immigrant from El Salvador, I especially enjoy working with marginalized, first-generation, and low-income students who are navigating the challenges and opportunities of higher education. My psychotherapeutic approach is warm, culturally responsive, and rooted in social justice. I integrate techniques from various psychological frameworks to provide individualized therapy for emotional struggles and mental health disorders. Services Counseling and Psychological Services Professional Interest Advocacy and social justice Anxiety Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Depression Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Diversity and inclusion Education/Training First-generation student experience Group therapy Identity Mind/Body health Relationships Social influences on health Trauma Additional Languages Spanish
