Elaine Messarra, LPC
- Texas
- TX LPC 12798
Accepting new clientsVerified 10 hours ago
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Open every one of the last 30 days
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Open every one of the last 30 days
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Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 30 days. Most recent check, Oct 11: accepting new clients.
Days available
30/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Elaine has been open to new clients on 30 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Elaine
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor MS, LPC in Texas . I have 26 years experience as a psychotherapist in private practice, virtually online, and I offered individual therapy to nursing home and assisted living residents. I was also a teacher and school counselor for 20 years. I have a special heart for educators and teachers. I have been on Better Help since September 2020. I am a Christian who believes in prayer and the Bible. I offer Faith Based, Bible based counseling and prayer if desired. Religious faith can be a source of comfort, grounding, and healing. I am currently accepting new clients ages 18+ for individual therapy sessions only. I do not offer couples therapy or family sessions. My Office Hours are Mondays 6 am - 4pm, Wednesdays 6 am - 4pm, Fridays 6 am -4pm, Saturdays 6 am - Noon CST. Some Sundays 9 am - noon. 2 pm- 3 pm CST. My Areas Of Expertise Include: Trauma, Toxic Relationships, Narcissistic Abuse, Christian Counseling, Women's Issues, Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Relationships, Communication, Boundaries, Divorce, Separation, Life transitions, Ages and Stages of Life, Grief and loss, Geriatric issues, Dementia / Alzheimer's, Hospice / End of life issues, Chronic Illness and pain, Caregiver wellness , Compassion fatigue. My client centered approach & pace is customized to individual needs. I offer unconditional positive regard to clients with a holistic approach of wellness in body and mind. Therapeutic dialogue, or talk therapy is a positive approach to processing thoughts & emotions. I am patient, empathic, and I am excellent at active listening. Therapy is a safe, judgement free, no shame, no blame zone. I want my clients to feel safe, heard, validated, and understood. My hope is that all clients will feel lighter, brighter and more hopeful after each session. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I look forward to working with you! https://www.betterhelp.com/elaine-messarra/ Read more Show less
What Elaine helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionAddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues