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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.
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 Lauren Messina now for a free 15 minute consultation - (267) 489-1171

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Work In Progress Therapy and Wellness LLC

Glenside, PA 19038

(267) 489-1171
My website
Online anti-oppressive art therapy and trauma therapy. Weekday evenings availability. You deserve a space to have your needs heard and met.
I specialize in Depression, Self Esteem and Trauma and PTSD 
$175 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (267) 489-1171
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Work In Progress Therapy and Wellness LLC

Glenside, PA 19038

(267) 489-1171
My website
Online anti-oppressive art therapy and trauma therapy. Weekday evenings availability. You deserve a space to have your needs heard and met.
I specialize in Depression, Self Esteem and Trauma and PTSD 
$175 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I can provide superbills for you to submit to your insurance. I offer sliding scale. Please don't hesitate to reach out to talk about financial accessibility. As you invest in yourself & begin to make intentional shifts, you'll show up more authentically for your loved ones, community, & humanity!
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 489-1171
"
I can provide superbills for you to submit to your insurance. I offer sliding scale. Please don't hesitate to reach out to talk about financial accessibility. As you invest in yourself & begin to make intentional shifts, you'll show up more authentically for your loved ones, community, & humanity!
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 489-1171

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC008880 Lauren Messina

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Drexel University, MA in Art Therapy and Counseling, Graduated 2013

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Licensed Professional Art Therapist 16LP00017800
  • Certificate from Board Certified Art Therapist 15-085
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I'm committed to unlearning anti-Blackness and de-centering whiteness to live an anti-oppressive life for collective liberation.
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 489-1171
"
I'm committed to unlearning anti-Blackness and de-centering whiteness to live an anti-oppressive life for collective liberation.
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 489-1171

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • 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
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Just because it's hard, doesn't mean we can't find joy in the process. We can use talk therapy, art therapy, or both. Art therapy allows you to connect with your innate creativity & use art to explore, express, & transform what feels overwhelming & overpowering. This is your space to feel, experiment, be seen, process, & grow. My approach is anti-oppressive, trauma informed, & emotion-focused.
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 489-1171
"
Just because it's hard, doesn't mean we can't find joy in the process. We can use talk therapy, art therapy, or both. Art therapy allows you to connect with your innate creativity & use art to explore, express, & transform what feels overwhelming & overpowering. This is your space to feel, experiment, be seen, process, & grow. My approach is anti-oppressive, trauma informed, & emotion-focused.
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 489-1171

Endorsement

Libby Shaw
Libby Shaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, LPAT, ACS
Lauren is a passionate and empathetic person who brings honesty, humility, and humor into her work. She is an amazing therapist who I highly recommend!

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

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

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
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Why therapy now? It cannot wait. You are important and deserving of this healing, compassionate, judgement free space. Art therapy is at the heart of how I approach healing. Liberation-Focused Healing Framework is my foundation.
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 489-1171
"
Why therapy now? It cannot wait. You are important and deserving of this healing, compassionate, judgement free space. Art therapy is at the heart of how I approach healing. Liberation-Focused Healing Framework is my foundation.
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 489-1171

Location

Primary Location

Work In Progress Therapy and Wellness LLC

Glenside, PA 19038

(267) 489-1171

Email Me

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Nearby Areas

Cities

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Online anti-oppressive art therapy and trauma therapy. Weekday evenings availability. You deserve a space to have your needs heard and met.
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call for a free consultation now - (267) 489-1171
"
Online anti-oppressive art therapy and trauma therapy. Weekday evenings availability. You deserve a space to have your needs heard and met.
Photo of Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Lauren Messina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Call for a free consultation now - (267) 489-1171