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

I have 25 years experience as a therapist in private practice, virtual online, and in nursing home and assisted living facilities.
I worked as an educator and school counselor for 20 years.
I have a special place in my heart for educators.

I have been on Better Help since September 2020.

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 - 3pm, Wednesdays 6 am - 3pm, Fridays 6am -3pm, Saturdays 6 am - 3 pm.
I do not offer evening hours.

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

24 yrs 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.

I’m currently going through an unwanted divorce. As a man, we sometimes tend to believe that we can handle any and all situations/problems without needing help. It was a God-send that I got paired with Elaine! She has been the ear that I needed for someone just to listen to my struggles. She is very supportive and offers much needed advice to overcome obstacles that God has placed in my life. Thank you very much!!!

Written on Mar 10, 2025 after therapy with Elaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Elaine was very helpful. She was attentive, compassionate, and kind. I'm glad I got an opportunity to work with her.

Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Elaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She listens and empowers you to be happy

Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Elaine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Ms Elaine is great. She understood what I was going through and she listens. I like the fact that I had a counselor that met my needs. She provided me helpful techniques and work that helped me to understand what I was going through. I would recommend her to anyone.

Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Elaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

She is so sweet and amazing!

Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with Elaine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Elaine is a blessing!

Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Elaine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes