Laura Messamore, LLC
Limited License Counselor
My role as a therapist is to provide a supportive, open, and empathetic environment in which clients are free to tell the full truth of who they are and what they are experiencing. I take a person-centered approach to therapy, which means I believe you, the client, are the expert and the authority on your own inner world. My job as a therapist is to listen deeply and reflect what I hear. I will hold space for you as you process and explore the core of who you are, and will encourage you in living into that authentic sense of self. Together, we will identify patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating, and examine those which are serving you and those which are standing in the way of the life you want to lead. It may not always be a comfortable process, but I hope it will be meaningful, and ultimately, transformative.
In addition to being a mental health counselor, I have over ten years of experience serving in the helping profession as a spiritual director. I believe in the power of Jesus Christ to heal, and I am happy to incorporate spiritual practices into the counseling session upon request. At the same time, please understand that I serve and welcome clients of all spiritual backgrounds, including none at all, and will gladly partner with you on your spiritual journey whatever that may look like for you.
Special Interests
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment/Transitions
- Spiritual Crisis
- Relationship Issues
Education and Training
- BA- Psychology, Michigan State University, 2005
- M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2009
- MA-Counseling, Spring Arbor University, 2024
Professional Affiliations
- American Counseling Association