Elaine Messarra
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Elaine
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor MS, LPC in Texas .
I have 26 years experience as a psychotherapist in private practice, virtually online, and I offered individual therapy to nursing home and assisted living residents. I was also a teacher and school counselor for 20 years. I have a special heart for educators and teachers.
I have been on Better Help since September 2020.
I am a Christian who believes in prayer and the Bible.
I offer Faith Based, Bible based counseling and prayer if desired.
Religious faith can be a source of comfort, grounding, and healing.
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 – 4pm, Wednesdays 6 am – 4pm, Fridays 6 am -4pm, Saturdays 6 am – Noon CST.
Some Sundays 9 am – noon. 2 pm- 3 pm CST.
My Areas Of Expertise Include:
Trauma, Toxic Relationships, Narcissistic Abuse, Christian Counseling, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Relationships, Communication, 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.
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/
What Elaine helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- 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
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Elaine works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Ms. Elaine is a wonderful therapist. She is thoughtful, kind, and listened to me when I felt like words couldn’t describe how I felt. She not only gave me therapy, but also prayed over me. This is what sets Ms. Elaine apart from other therapists. You will not regret having a session with her. I left feeling so much peace in my mind and heart.”
- “She is awesome. hands down”
- “Elaine does what she says she will do. She was responsive and knowledgeable. She provided resources like she explained which is very helpful”
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- “A significant help at a difficult time.”
- “She listens and helps me with goals. I am very appreciative that she is faith based. I believe in the power of prayer.”
- “Elaine is very empathetic and compassionate with my needs. I love how gentle she is as I share my vulnerable heart. She also has so many great recommendations that she suggests to help me. I really appreciate her help so far. She has been a God-sent.”
- “Miss Elaine is very pleasant and provides tools needed to help improve your life.”
- “I have benefited as a person so much since I started with Elaine back in January 2026. I feel heard, accepted, and have a safe space to talk through all of the challenges that life brings my way. My daughter and I talk about my friend Elaine being such a blessing in Mama’s life!”
- “Elaine is compassionate and truly let's you feel important during your session. She makes me feel seen and I truly enjoy working with her.”
- “Wonderful therapist. She listens without judgement and is on top of sending me useful tools. I would recommend her 1000%>”
- “Elaine has been amazing at understanding me and my needs. She offers a variety of different therapy treatments that are very flexible and easy to work with.”
- “Elaine is always very helpful and professional”
- “Very understanding and uplifting!”
- “She is a respectable, lovely, and a straight shooter. Beyond thankful for an active listener who I believe has my best interests at heart. Highly recommend.”
- “Great”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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