Mary Messerschmidt

I am a licensed therapist with 25 plus years of experience tailoring individualized treatment services, honoring and respecting each person's unique life story. I have also spent the last decade or more providing supervision for new therapists as well as training other therapists on various therapeutic treatment modalities. I feel honored to be able to create a safe space for people to be seen, heard and respected as they work on their life's challenges. I am also a Certified Life Coach.

My philosophy is largely rooted in the belief that a caring, authentic therapy relationship, combined with finely tuned best practice interventions can create healthy solutions to challenges in life. I partner with all of my clients around a particular approach and best next steps. I believe in treating everyone with respect and I don't rely on labels, we’re all evolving every day. I use a variety of techniques such as, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Imago Counseling for couples sessions.

I certainly can appreciate the courage it takes to ask for help and seek a more balanced and fulfilling life. I love what I do, and I strive to meet my clients' courage with empathy, authenticity and transparency. My goal is to create a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where you can feel free to be honest, open, and willing to take the first steps towards change. Prior clients have reported leaving sessions feeling heard, respected, and empowered.