Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Roanoke, TX

My clinical experience in working with Veterans, Active-Duty Military Service members and their families, and the general adult population has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to ensure that your treatment is tailored to your specific needs. I will work with you to develop goals and treat target areas to improve your quality of life. I will provide you with treatment that will enhance your ability to cope with life’s challenges and hardships. I work with couples presenting with problems in communication, infidelity, a lack of mutual understanding to include adjustment to deployments, transitions, grief, and trust issues.

Are you looking for therapy or counseling that is different than traditional therapy? We're here to help you with the root cause of your struggles, while also addressing your symptoms. Our proactive therapy leads to real long lasting solutions. We provide customized care designed to the specific mental health needs of all ages from children to pre-teens/teens to adults, couples, and families. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges that are a result of these experiences or areas where you may feel "stuck" and need additional guidance to persevere.

Does your anxiety get in the way of doing things? Would you like to improve your relationships with a partner, family, friends, or coworkers? Do you feel down, unmotivated, or not as interested in things as you used to be? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, there is hope! You are not alone in these experiences, and many people have changed their lives through therapy. Therapy is a journey that we take together. There are many paths we can choose from to go in the direction you desire. Everyone is different, and your path is tailored to your needs, preferences, and values.

Are you feeling stuck by some life circumstance or feel as though you need help getting through a particularly troubling season of life? I help my clients work on their individual goals by meeting the client where they are at and working with them to find solutions to whatever issues are holding them back. I primarily work with clients struggling with trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, dual-diagnoses (substance abuse in combination with other mental health diagnoses/presentations) for the past 12 years.

I get it! On the outside, you seem fine. You’re balancing everything life throws at you...but there are times when you’re overwhelmed. You feel like whatever you do, it doesn’t seem to be “enough." It doesn't have to be this way. I help people struggling with anxiety, people pleasing, perfectionism, and indecision learn healthy patterns of coping and boundaries so they feel confident, joyful, and ready to enjoy life again. Often talk therapy consists of clients venting to their therapists week after week, and gets you nowhere. Instead I offer clear guidance to help you understand yourself and change old patterns into healthy living.

Offering services in person in the DFW area and via telehealth in most other states. I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering individual therapy services to adults, as well as immigration evaluation services. With specialized training and experience in clinical and health psychology, I have worked in various settings, including behavioral health clinics, inpatient and outpatient medical services, community mental health outreach, home-based services, juvenile detention and adult probation centers. I integrate principles from multiple evidence-based theories and interventions to address individual needs.

I have a passion for working with those struggling with a variety of issues. With over 20 years of working with children, families and individuals who are navigating through issues such as trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety, I would be honored to work with you. In addition, I have a special interest in working with first responders and their families.

Dr. Messina & Associates provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychiatry and telepsychiatry services, and psychological testing to children, adolescents, and adults in Flower Mound and Southlake, TX.

I am a Psychologist and have been providing therapy services for 20+ years in outpatient settings. I see young adults, adults 18+, and seniors and address ADHD, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, grief, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety disorder. I have a special training and interest in the mitigation of the effects of trauma.

Do you have the nagging feeling you’re not all you can be in life? Are you plagued with self-doubt and feel you will never have your breakthrough moment? Are you stressed or struggling to attain and maintain mental, emotional, and physical health goals? Do you feel like your life lacks purpose, drive, and motivation? Are you dealing with unfulfilling or conflictual relationships? Do you need to attain a sense of inner strength and tranquility that can weather any storm, and turn adversity into growth and personal empowerment? Are you challenged in finding a balance between self-acceptance and aiming higher?

Currently Accepting New Clients: I specialize in helping adults better navigate stress, obsessions, and eating concerns in order to live fuller lives. Struggling with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders without the guidance of a trained therapist can be exhausting—and depressing—after a while. But, research shows online and in-person cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can make a difference. I provide evidence-based therapy to guide you in making important changes in how you relate to your thoughts, emotions, and self from the comfort of your own home or office.

You try to stop...stop the worrying, stop the thoughts, stop the behavior, stop the tears. But it's so hard. And it's effecting your quality of life. It's time. This is your time to work through what is stopping you from living a fulfilling life. Using the best approach tailored to you, we will work through past issues that may be impeding your life while at the same time giving you the skills to live a fuller life today.

It is often said that, "time heals all wounds". Well,..NOT if that wound is infected! Find a place of True Healing. We live in stressful times. Many people are tired of pushing through life wearing the mask/facade that "everything is fine", when underneath it isn't. It would be an honor for me to be invited to walk alongside you in your journey to restoring joy in life and getting closer to being the person you want to be. I encourage you to take the step of caring for yourself by starting therapy. Instead of continuing the facade, put on your "oxygen mask" FIRST, so you can continue to help and care for the people in your life.

Your struggles are real. I honor your experience. I see your pain, and I'm here to listen without doubt or blame. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, understood, and ultimately accepted for everything you are. I will meet you without judgment, preconceptions, or assumptions. We will work together to understand how past traumas impact your daily life, relationships with others, and self identity and develop an individualized treatment. I feel honored to be able to help people achieve the life they deserve rather than just existing. I specialize in complex traumas and CPTSD.

Anxiety, worry and stress limit how you show up in life. Past traumas create deep wounds that continue to surface until they are understood. Awareness of these patterns is the most powerful tool to enact change.

If you're looking to heal from combat trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault or the suicide/murder of a loved one, I can help you. If you have a need for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, gender/identity, family and relationship issues. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to treat a diversified clientele that has shaped my ability to be understanding and accepting. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable aspect of the counseling experience.

I integrate psychology and Christian faith to help you find hope, health, and healing. I offer online/ virtual counseling and therapy for grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I work with adults, adolescents, and marriages/ couples. I offer a safe, encouraging, and nonjudgemental space to talk about what is going on in your life. I provide education when needed so you can be empowered with knowledge and awareness about how your mind, body, and physical spirit work together.