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Christopher Messina

Therapist((He, Him, His))
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I provide compassionate, evidence-based, and trauma-informed support to adolescents, young adults, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and difficulties with managing emotions and interpersonal relationships. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, I am here to help.

My approach to therapy

In our sessions, you can expect a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Therapy isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and develop tools to navigate life’s ups and downs. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, using evidence-based and trauma-informed methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, and relapse prevention strategies.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to empower you to take control of your mental health and well-being. Whether you’re working through past trauma, struggling with stress and anxiety, or looking to build healthier relationships, therapy can provide the insight, coping strategies, and self-awareness needed to move forward with confidence.

You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Let’s work together to create meaningful, lasting change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Arizona State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Providence Health Plan, Quest Behavioral Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English