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Lauren Messina
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
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Clearwater, FL 33761
Let's Connect (727) 739-2033
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Hi there and welcome! Therapy can be healing, informative, and lifechanging, but it can also be a journey full of self-disclosure, self-discovery, and inner work. Although jumping into therapy can be difficult, I am happy to guide you through the process! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and PhD student at the University of the Cumberlands. Using an integrative approach, I walk alongside my clients through their emotional struggles, behavior patterns, thought processes and one’s overall healing journey. I believe that healing is not linear, and everyone’s experiences and stories are different.
Through one’s therapy journey, I offer an individualized approach utilizing different modalities that fit my client’s needs, as well as setting goals to make positive changes in one’s life. I have experience with substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, child welfare, and the school system.
I am compassionate about my clients and am committed to the therapeutic process. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to work through life’s challenges and hardships that will lead to a happier, healthier mindset.
Call or Email Lauren Messina now for a free 15 minute consultation - (727) 739-2033
Let's Connect (727) 739-2033
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (727) 739-2033
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Lauren Messina
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH22244 Lauren Messina
- Degree/Diploma from University of Central Florida MA in Counselor Education / 2020
- Attended University of the Cumberlands, PhD student in Counselor Education
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (727) 739-2033
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Lauren Messina
Counselor, LMHC, NCC