Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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/
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Elaine Messarra is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with 24 years of clinical experience. She is a Christian psychotherapist who offers faith-informed care, including Bible-based counseling and the option to include prayer at the close of a session for clients who desire it. Elaine views religious faith as a potential source of comfort, grounding, and healing, and she encourages clients who wish to do so to connect with their higher power.
Her clinical background includes work in private practice, virtual online therapy, and care within nursing home and assisted living settings. Before focusing on counseling, Elaine spent 20 years as an educator and school counselor, and she retains a special commitment to supporting educators and those who work in schools.
Elaine holds state licensure as a professional counselor in Texas (License number 12798). She has been providing services through online platforms since September 2020. She is currently accepting new adult clients, offering individual therapy for ages 18 and up. She does not provide couples therapy or family sessions.
Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM; evening appointments are not available.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, panic, depression, obsessive-compulsive concerns, relationship and communication difficulties, boundaries, divorce and separation, life transitions and stages, grief and loss, geriatric issues including dementia and Alzheimer’s, hospice and end-of-life concerns, chronic illness and pain, caregiver wellness, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, LGBT issues, family conflicts, sleep disorders, parenting challenges, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and the application of positive psychology.
Elaine uses a client-centered approach with a pace tailored to each individual. She offers unconditional positive regard and a holistic view of wellness that includes both body and mind. Her practice emphasizes therapeutic dialogue as a constructive way to process thoughts and emotions; she is patient, empathic, and skilled in active listening. Elaine describes therapy as a safe, nonjudgmental space without shame or blame, where clients are supported to feel heard, validated, and understood.
Her hope is that clients leave sessions feeling lighter, brighter, and more hopeful. Elaine recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and she is committed to supporting clients through that process. She looks forward to working with prospective clients.
Many people wonder whether remote counseling can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major advantage of online therapy is scheduling flexibility. Clients can choose the format that works best for them – video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to fit care into a busy life.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different match would be better. For many adults, remote therapy offers an accessible and practical way to address everyday mental health concerns while maintaining continuity and convenience of care.
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