A heart attack at the age of 35 changed my life.
It didn’t make sense, though. I ate well and worked out regularly. But when I looked closer at my life, there was one aspect of my health I’d ignored: my mental health. I’d been having panic attacks since I was 18 when I was balancing the demands of going to college, completing vocational school, and back-breaking work at a furniture factory. Getting married, having a child, and going to medical school turned up the pressure and made me more anxious.
Being stressed out became a way of life for me.
I’m Frank Martinez-Mesa, a licensed neuropsychologist serving Miami, FL, and the surrounding neighborhoods of Coral Gables, Brickell, Doral, Pinecrest, Dadeland, and South Miami. Sitting in my hospital bed, I decided to make radical changes to my life. My journey to overcome chronic stress and anxiety, combined with my medical knowledge, has become my area of expertise since becoming a health and neuropsychologist.
You can let go of anxiety, stress, and depression as a lifestyle, too.
And it’s easier than you think…when you have the right support. That’s where I can help you. My experience taught me the importance of mental health on the progression of chronic disease – whether it’s heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic pain, headaches/migraines, chronic fatigue, or a major diagnosis like cancer or diabetes. I recovered my physical and mental health, and now I help others (like you) to do the same.
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A heart attack at the age of 35 changed my life.
It didn’t make sense, though. I ate well and worked out regularly. But when I looked closer at my life, there was one aspect of my health I’d ignored: my mental health. I’d been having panic attacks since I was 18 when I was balancing the demands of going to college, completing vocational school, and back-breaking work at a furniture factory. Getting married, having a child, and going to medical school turned up the pressure and made me more anxious.
Being stressed out became a way of life for me.
I’m Frank Martinez-Mesa, a licensed neuropsychologist serving Miami, FL, and the surrounding neighborhoods of Coral Gables, Brickell, Doral, Pinecrest, Dadeland, and South Miami. Sitting in my hospital bed, I decided to make radical changes to my life. My journey to overcome chronic stress and anxiety, combined with my medical knowledge, has become my area of expertise since becoming a health and neuropsychologist.
You can let go of anxiety, stress, and depression as a lifestyle, too.
And it’s easier than you think…when you have the right support. That’s where I can help you. My experience taught me the importance of mental health on the progression of chronic disease – whether it’s heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic pain, headaches/migraines, chronic fatigue, or a major diagnosis like cancer or diabetes. I recovered my physical and mental health, and now I help others (like you) to do the same.
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Overthinking, nervousness, intruding thoughts, sweaty palms, avoidance, pounding heart beat, and muscle tension – you know these signs if you have anxiety and panic attacks. Both feel overwhelming. Both keep you tense and exhausted. You don’t have to keep living this way. Effective therapy can help you feel more relaxed and calmer so you can be your best and enjoy your life.
Neuropsychological Testing
Neuropsychological testing helps answer complex questions about a person’s cognitive abilities, including what’s happening, why it’s happening, and their likelihood for improvement. This type of evaluation is best for people who have experienced a head injury, undergone chemotherapy, showing signs of poor memory or inability to learn new information, and struggling with attention and concentration difficulties. Our abbreviated neuropsychological evaluations are very effective for anyone seeking a citizenship exam waiver (N-648).
Life/Work Balance
Striking a balance between your personal and professional worlds can feel like a never-ending juggling act. Just when you get to a good place…BAM! Something happens that throws you off again. That’s because achieving life/work balance isn’t about getting it right or perfect. The trick is adaptability. Learn easy to master strategies to feel more satisfaction and in control of your daily life.
Services: Individual Therapy (In-Person and Online)
Ages: Adults (23+)
Availability: Mondays through Thursdays, Saturdays (testing only)
Fees: Click here for the latest rates.
Languages: English, Español
Areas of Expertise
Therapy
- Generalized Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Stress Management/Burnout
- Depression
- Chronic Illness, Pain, & Fatigue
- Caregiver Stress
- Major Life Changes
- Empty Nest
- Mid-life/Quarter Life Crisis
- Loss of Employment
- Divorce/Separation
Testing
- Neuropsychological
- Gifted/IQ
- Adult ADHD
- General Psychodiagnostic
- Bariatric/Pre-Surgical
- Immigration
- Hardship
- VAWA
- Political Asylum
- T & U Visas
- Citizenship Exam Waiver (N-648)
Personal Growth
- Life/Work Balance
- Major Lifestyle Changes
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Education, Trainings, Certifications
- Mastering Hardship Immigration Evaluations, 2019, Immigration Evaluation Institute
- Mastering Asylum, VAWA, T&U Visa Immigration Evaluations, 2019
- Intensive Immigration Evaluation Workshop, 2019, Immigration Evaluation Training Center
- Privileges at West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital, Miami, FL
- Licensed Psychologist (PY7713), 2008, Florida Board of Psychology
- Post-Doctoral Neuropsychology Resident, 2006, Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami
- Carlos Albizu University, 2005, Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Neuropsychology, Distinction
- Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern, 2004, Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami
- Carlos Albizu University, 2002, Masters of Science, Psychology, Utmost Distinction
- University of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, 1987, Medical Doctor (MD)
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The Official Bio
Francisco Martinez-Mesa, M.D., Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist/ Clinical Neuropsychologist, FL PY#7713
Francisco Martinez-Mesa, M.D., Psy.D., is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist and fully bilingual in English and Spanish, specializing in neuropsychological treatment and assessment. He has over 15 years of clinical experience in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for legal concerns, including immigration and personal injury cases, as well as providing expert testimony. Dr. Martinez-Mesa also helps people return to leading full lives after the emotional toll of facing the physical effects of chronic diseases using hypnosis, meditation/mindfulness,and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). He combines his knowledge of medicine and psychology to treat anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress resulting from chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, autoimmune, cancer, and cardiovascular disease like hypertension, heart attacks, and stroke), chronic pain (e.g. fibromyalgia, neuropathy, headache/migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, sport injury, and restless leg syndrome), and chronic fatigue.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Martinez-Mesa supervises clinical psychology interns, residents, and students at the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami, where he completed his pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral residency. During his career, he has been affiliated with the Department of Behavioral Medicine at the University of Miami and serves as Assistant Director of Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, he served as Assistant Professor, and later Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program at Carlos Albizu University. Dr. Martinez-Mesa also has the distinction of being a founding professor in the Department of Psychiatry of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University where he currently serves as a clinical professor. His research interests center around the areas of medical psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, neuropsychological testing and instrumentation, and hypnosis.