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Dr. Lauren A Messina

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
804 Pershing Drive Suite 4 Silver Spring, MD 20910
If you're struggling to navigate relationships, I'd love to explore how I can help. I enjoy working with new and expecting parents, and parents of young kids navigating work and family. Also, parents and families who recognize unhealthy patterns being passed down and want to consciously break the cycle. I enjoy teens, tweens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, family conflict, or figuring out who they are. I also see couples working through disconnection or communication breakdowns. And motivated, self-aware individuals who are ready to do the work.
I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and am committed to helping you grow your emotional intelligence. As a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, I bring a holistic lens to mental wellness — looking at how the way we live shapes how we feel and function. I also have over a decade of experience in prevention and health education.
I'd be delighted to talk with you today about if and how I can help you get to where you're seeking to go. Let's talk about what you're striving for and how to embrace strong relationships and a new understanding about yourself to improve your mental wellness.
Call or Dr. Lauren A Messina now for a free 15 minute consultation - (240) 982-2034

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Evergrow Therapy & Wellness Collective

804 Pershing Drive

Suite 4

Silver Spring, MD 20910 map

(240) 982-2034

Dr. Lauren Messina

804 Pershing Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20910 map

My website
Virtual sessions are offered via a HIPPA compliant video platform. In person sessions are in Silver Spring. I'm licensed in MD and VA.
I specialize in Family Conflict, Parenting and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$235 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (240) 982-2034
Photo of Dr. Lauren A Messina, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Evergrow Therapy & Wellness Collective

804 Pershing Drive

Suite 4

Silver Spring, MD 20910 map

(240) 982-2034

Dr. Lauren Messina

804 Pershing Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20910 map

My website
Virtual sessions are offered via a HIPPA compliant video platform. In person sessions are in Silver Spring. I'm licensed in MD and VA.
I specialize in Family Conflict, Parenting and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$235 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $235
  • Couple Sessions $235
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I provide superbills for out-of-network clients to help with reimbursement. Please reach out to me with any questions and to discuss how to make sessions affordable to meet your needs.
Photo of Dr. Lauren A Messina, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 982-2034
"
I provide superbills for out-of-network clients to help with reimbursement. Please reach out to me with any questions and to discuss how to make sessions affordable to meet your needs.
Photo of Dr. Lauren A Messina, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 982-2034

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LCM513 Lauren A Messina
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Maryland, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2023
  • Certificate from Wellcoaches 2024
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I have 16 years of experience working with families, adults, children, and teens to improve wellbeing & relationship health. I particularly enjoy working with pregnant and postpartum women and parents. I take a whole-person, relational approach, leveraging my certification in Lifestyle Medicine.
Photo of Dr. Lauren A Messina, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 982-2034
"
I have 16 years of experience working with families, adults, children, and teens to improve wellbeing & relationship health. I particularly enjoy working with pregnant and postpartum women and parents. I take a whole-person, relational approach, leveraging my certification in Lifestyle Medicine.
Photo of Dr. Lauren A Messina, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 982-2034

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Family Conflict
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Life Coaching
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (240) 982-2034
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Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (240) 982-2034

6 Endorsements


Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
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Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 982-2034
Photo of Dr. Lauren A Messina, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 982-2034

Location

Primary Location

Evergrow Therapy & Wellness Collective

804 Pershing Drive

Suite 4

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(240) 982-2034

Additional Location

Dr. Lauren Messina

804 Pershing Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(240) 982-2034
"
Virtual sessions are offered via a HIPPA compliant video platform. In person sessions are in Silver Spring. I'm licensed in MD and VA.
Photo of Dr. Lauren A Messina, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 982-2034
"
Virtual sessions are offered via a HIPPA compliant video platform. In person sessions are in Silver Spring. I'm licensed in MD and VA.
Photo of Dr. Lauren A Messina, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Dr. Lauren A Messina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 982-2034