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Elaine Messarra, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello my name is Elaine and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor
M.S. L. P. C. in Texas .

I am a Christian who believes in prayer and the Bible.
I offer Christian Faith Based counseling and prayer if desired.
Religious faith can be a source of comfort, grounding, and healing.
I encourage clients to connect with their higher power.

I have 24 years experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in nursing home facilities.
I worked as an educator and school counselor for 20 years.
I have a special place in my heart for educators.

I worked full time on Better Help & Faithful Counseling since September 2020 - March 2024.
I also work on other therapy platforms.
I am currently working part time on Better Help.

I am currently accepting new clients ages 21 + for individual therapy.

My Office Hours are Mondays 7 am - 3pm, Tuesdays 7 am -3 pm,
Wednesdays 7 am - 3pm, Fridays 7 am -3pm, Some Saturdays 8 am - Noon CST.

My Areas Of Expertise Include:
Christian Counseling, Women's Issues, Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Relationship issues, Communication issues, 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, Positive psychology.

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/

Professional experience

24yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 12798

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Elaine Messarra. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Elaine is an amazing listener and a Great counselor. She spiritual and amazing.:)

Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Elaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Elaine is an amazing listener, and it was evident in our sessions that she truly cared. 10/10 would recommend.

Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Elaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd

So far I’ve had a great experience. I appreciate that I can message her throughout the week and having a weekly call will help me stay accountable

Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Elaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is attentive and consistently devises effective strategies to address my concerns. Her compassionate nature shines through in all her actions.

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Elaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Elaine is absolutely amazing.
She listens and gives me her advice and a solution.
I would recommend her to anyone.

Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Elaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd

I cannot imagine my life without Elaine. She is so lovely to work with and listens without judgment. I am very appreciative of her.

Written on Mar 13, 2024 after therapy with Elaine for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes