Maria Bedoya, Lmhc Qs
About Maria Bedoya, Lmhc Qs
Maria Bedoya is a Financial Services Representative with extensive experience in mental health and advocacy. She currently serves as the Director of Student Health at St. Thomas University and has founded Empowered Woman LLC, focusing on treatment interventions for families affected by substance use.
Work at Primerica
Maria Bedoya has been employed at Primerica as a Financial Services Representative since 2015. In this role, she provides financial planning and investment services to clients. Her work involves assessing client needs and offering tailored financial solutions. The position is based at the Primerica office located at 2300 W 84th Street, Miami, FL.
Current Role at St. Thomas University
Since 2019, Maria Bedoya has served as the Director of Student Health at St. Thomas University. In this capacity, she oversees the health services provided to students, ensuring they have access to necessary medical and mental health resources. Her role includes managing health programs and collaborating with various departments to enhance student well-being.
Background in Mental Health and Advocacy
Maria Bedoya has a strong background in mental health and advocacy. She worked at Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. as a Child Welfare and Domestic Violence Advocate from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she served as an Intern Mental Health Therapist at the same organization in 2013. Her experience also includes volunteering with the Guardian Ad Litem Program from 2010 to 2012, where she supported youth in the Juvenile Detention Center.
Education and Expertise
Maria Bedoya has an extensive educational background. She earned an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Miami Dade College from 2006 to 2008. She then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from St. Thomas University, completing her master's degree in 2013. Most recently, she achieved a Doctor of Philosophy in Ethical Leadership from St. Thomas University in 2023.
Founding Empowered Woman LLC
Maria Bedoya founded Empowered Woman LLC, which focuses on delivering intensive treatment interventions for families dealing with parental substance use. The organization aims to provide support and resources to families in need. Additionally, she has been providing mental health services via Telehealth since 2020, accepting new patients to expand access to care.