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Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC (she, her)
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Glenside, PA 19038
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You're not too much. You deserve to take up space and have your needs met. Maybe you've learned to disconnect from your feelings and disregard your own needs filling everyone's cup but your own. You're left feeling empty, without energy or motivation to heal and fight for change. You want to make intentional changes that bring more joy, ease, and meaning but don't know where to start. You don't need to do this alone. Let's integrate your healing journey with anti-oppressive & anti-racist practices. We'll use creativity, curiosity, & connection to weave together your story, heal from trauma, & break cycles of oppression. You matter.
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Whether you're seeking support for depression, anxiety, grief, traumas, or just the everyday overwhelm of life, there's a vital role in connecting how white supremacy and oppressive systems impact you as an individual and as a part of the collective. Unlearning allows for healing, connection, and re-imaging. We'll find ways to incorporate creative practices.
I'm guided by trauma informed, social justice, feminist, art therapy, & liberation-focused approaches. I'll hold space for you to be with your feelings & understand the root of your struggles. You're not gonna take ownership of a racist, ableist, harmful system as part of your identity. You'll get support in reconnecting with your true self.
Call or Email Lauren Messina now for a free 15 minute consultation - (267) 489-1171
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC008880 Lauren Messina
- In Practice for 11 Years
- License: Licensed Professional Art Therapist 16LP00017800
- Certificate from Board Certified Art Therapist 15-085
- Attended Drexel University, MA in Art Therapy and Counseling, Graduated 2013
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Unlearning/addressing internalized white supremacy
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Anti-Racist / Anti-Oppressive
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Work In Progress Therapy and Wellness LLC
Glenside, PA 19038
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Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (267) 489-1171
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Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC