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Briana Messerschmidt

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist B Messy Therapy
Specialties: PTSD, Trauma, Pet Bereavement, Compassion Fatigue, Burnout,

Introduction

Do you have “sticky” self-defeating thoughts that won’t leave you alone? Do you “know” you’re good enough but don’t “feel” it? Have you suffered the loss of a pet or loved one and struggling to find someone who “gets it”? I am here to help with these and more. We have all been faced with major changes and sacrifices in 2020. Some of these changes have left scares and holes in us. I truly believe we all have the power to grow and heal within us; sometimes we just need a little guidance and specialized tools to get started. I can help you gain strength, motivation, resiliency, and a deeper compassion for yourself and your journey. I specialize in trauma recovery, pet loss & bereavement reconstruction, compassion fatigue, and addiction. I work with my clients using an Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and narrative perspective incorporating the robust and effective therapies Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing(EMDR), expressive arts, sandtray, and guided meditation. 2020 revolutionized therapy and reminded us of the beauties and pains that remain in the world. As an accomplice, I strive to provide culturally informed therapy and improve my & my fields awareness through advocacy. It takes incredible courage to seek help, especially now. I hope to be the therapist you can trust and connect with while taking this journey.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • LMFT #122796 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Classes

Communities

  • Feminism
  • People with Disabilities
  • Animal field
  • Trauma survivor

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Agnostic
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon
  • Catholic
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Atheist
  • Jewish
  • Sikh
  • Pagan
  • Buddhist
  • Taoist
  • Interfaith
  • Multi-Faith
  • Islam
  • Hindu

Payment options Free intro call available

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  • Therapeutic hour fee $175

Locations

Katella Office
5212 Katella ave Suite 103-B
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2806
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5212 Katella Ave Suite 103-b
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2806
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Frequently asked questions

Is Briana Messerschmidt accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Briana Messerschmidt is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Briana Messerschmidt offer telehealth appointments? Briana Messerschmidt does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Briana Messerschmidt specialize in? Briana Messerschmidt specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Dissociation, Domestic Abuse, Fears/Phobias, Grief, Life Transitions, Multicultural Concerns, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Post-Operative Cancer Care, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality and Religion, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Kink/Diverse Sexualities, White Privilege, and Unconscious Bias.
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