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Serena Messina

Behavioral Health Therapist Messina Psychological Services
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Attachment Issues, Perfectionism,

Introduction

I am a woman and a clinician who trained in psychology in three different countries (Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States). Through my professional and personal experience, I became interested in the way our cultural and ethnic background affect our emotional wellbeing, as well as in the challenges that adapting to a new country implies. I strive to see my clients' experiences from their point of view and to validate how social injustice contributes to individual suffering. I work from an attachment theory framework, and see my clients' struggles as a response to living difficult experiences without adequate emotional support from others. I believe that all human beings have a desire to be connected to others. Through my therapeutic work with my clients, I honor this desire and help my clients discover their agency and embrace emotionally fulfilling relationships.

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

Highlights

  • In-person & telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • LP #37650 (TX)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

Payment options

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  • Fee Description $175 - $200

Locations

Messina Psychological Services
4412 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756-3319
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Frequently asked questions

Is Serena Messina accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Serena Messina is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Serena Messina offer telehealth appointments? Serena Messina does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Serena Messina specialize in? Serena Messina specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Life Transitions, Parenting, Perfectionism, and Trauma.
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