Messina Basta
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
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I’m comfortable working with clients across the lifespan, but I work best with those who have historically felt misunderstood and unheard, and even those that are distrustful of the therapy process. With that in mind, my goal is to make each client feel special and empowered during and after their time with me. I enjoy talking about “hard things” or even “taboo” things, and encourage my clients to use their time with me in whatever way they need. I don’t believe that progress is linear and I am interested in meeting my client where they are with their goals even if the starting point is simply making an appointment and showing up.
I have a heart for the underdog and firmly believe that all people have strengths, exhibiting this throughout my clinical and leadership roles in mental health nonprofits, school based therapy, and the judicial system. This includes experience with individuals living with mental health symptoms as well as supporting their loved ones in their new dynamic.
Some of my favorite clinical acomplishments include reconnecting partners after a diagnosis of psychosis and supporting a transgender teen in coming out to his parents. If you or your loved one is looking to be empowered to be their most authentic self, I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about starting or revisiting your therapeutic journey.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Medi-Cal
- Molina Healthcare
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Messina Basta
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 103989 Supervised by Wendy Earle (California / 20127) Messina Basta
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Attended San Jose State , MSW, Graduated 2021
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Messina Basta
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
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Messina Basta
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Messina Basta
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Messina Basta
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW