Elaine Messarra

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.