Loren Messina

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in addiction and co-occurring disorders. Since 2016, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families in residential, outpatient, and private practice settings, helping clients heal and rebuild relationships impacted by addiction and trauma.

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2017 and am certified in Brainspotting. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brainspotting, and psychodynamic therapy to help clients process difficult experiences, develop healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and gain deeper insight into patterns that impact their relationships, emotions, and overall well-being.

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and understand what brings you to therapy. I’ll complete an initial intake, learn about your goals, and answer any questions you may have. From there, we’ll collaborate on a treatment plan and discuss approaches that may be helpful, so we can create a therapy experience that feels supportive and tailored to you.