Lauren Messina, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Art Therapist

My clients describe me as:

Relationship and creativity will be the foundation for our work together. You’ll get support in reconnecting with your true self.

Something to know about my approach is:

I’ll hold space for you to be with your feelings and understand the root of your struggles and misalignment. Through collaboration and kindness, we’ll explore and unlearn the systems that impact you.

Together, we will:

Through our work together using creativity, curiosity, and connection, you’ll weave together the story of your life, connecting your childhood experiences to patterns in your relationships to the lived experiences of your ancestors.

I specialize in working with people who:

Therapy for folks who want to integrate their therapy work with anti-racist values & practices. Since we’re all connected, so is our healing. You’ll understand how white supremacy & oppressive systems affect your relationships, identity, & mood.

I became a therapist because:

I’m committed to unlearning anti-Blackness, supporting the LGBTQ+ community & de-centering whiteness to live an anti-oppressive life for thecollective

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

You will learn to make intentional changes that bring more joy, ease, and meaning for yourself and the collective. Together we’ll dismantle oppression

More about me and my practice:

I’m a creative, anti-oppressive, compassionate art therapist & licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania & New Jersey. I specialize in art & trauma therapy with adults who want to connect their healing journey to breaking cycles of oppression.