Elaine Messarra, M.S. L.P.C.
Elaine Messarra psychotherapist
Virtual, Victoria, Texas 77901 | 3616550036
Therapy is a place to share your emotions, thoughts, situations and feelings. I like to start in the present to understand what you are currently experiencing. I am warm, patient, and empathic My goal is to ensure clients feel safe, heard, and understood.
Aaron Leigh Horton, M.S., LPC-A, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Available for Online Therapy
I believe psychoeducation and a personalized mental health care plan empower clients to make lasting changes quickly. I create a unique treatment plan for each client with specific, measurable goals.
Aishwarya Raju, DO
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Available for Online Therapy
I treat various patients, including ages 5 and up, and all socioeconomic ranges. I aim to provide my patients with whatever they need through my outpatient programs. I embrace a holistic approach to the care I provide to my patients.
Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP
WELL COACHED LIFE| Individuals | Couples | Youth
Available for Online Therapy
We get it – trauma can be stubborn, affecting everything from our body to our relationships. Refuse to let the haunting of your past control your present or dictate your future. Let's kickstart your journey to healing and growth, one defiant and sassy step at a time!
Thorin Holley, MA, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Available for Online Therapy
I believe that our struggles with mental health can often make us think we are outside looking in. Different. Broken. The Black Sheep. When we learn how to change our view of our unique challenges or experiences they can become strengths and lose their power over us.
Elizabeth Green, LCSW, CCTP
Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
You don't have anything to feel embarrassed about just because you need a little help. Let's talk. I have 8 years of experience helping people from all walks of life. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Related Sites:
City of Victoria
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Therapy Victoria, TX
Counseling Guadalupe, Bloomington, Nursery, Dacosta, Placedo, Chipley, Inez, Raisin
Victoria, Texas offers an abundance of attractions throughout the city. De Leon Plaza is a great place for families and couples to venture out and see the historic side of the town. With beautiful buildings, landscaping, and a gazebo, this location is similar to town squares found in countries like Mexico. The Victoria Children's Discovery Museum features hands-on exhibits and proves to be highly educational for children of all ages. For families with children and teenagers with a love for theatrical performances, the Victoria Community Theatre has a variety of plays throughout the year and is sure to be highly entertaining. The Riverside Park located beside the Guadalupe River is a gorgeous attraction with a large golf course, rose garden, and zoo. Here you will also find great amenities for family-fun including picnic areas, a playground, and ponds.1
Mental Health in Victoria
Children who are subjected to bullying face harassment, intimidation, emotional abuse, and sometimes physical abuse as well. These experiences often lead to depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal. To address these negative behaviors, the Victoria Independent School District has developed a comprehensive program that teaches how to respond to bullies in a healthy way. Online forms make it easy for kids and parents to file a report. Faculty trainings give teachers and other school personnel the tools they need to identify situations and deal with them in an appropriate manner. Call 361-576-3131 for additional information.2 The Victoria Crossroads Kiwanis Club assists the Victoria schools in this endeavor by providing educational programs for elementary school children. These story time programs teach skills and provide tools to children to improve peer relations and reduce bullying.3
Chemical dependency causes many problems in people's lives, from job loss to divorce to homelessness. The Perpetual Help Home seeks to help individuals recover from addiction and rebuild their lives and relationships. Housing is provided particularly for women. While there, residents learn to take responsibility for their actions, develop an understanding of their addiction, and work towards making amends so they can build a healthy future for themselves, their families, and the community at large. Further details about these programs can be obtained by calling 361-575-5335.4
Current Initiatives
The Texas Success Initiative was put in place by the University of Houston-Victoria in order to ensure incoming students had the intellectual, social, and personal skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. More specifically, the initiative seeks to boost student achievement in several core areas, including math, reading and writing. By helping improve skills in these areas, the initiative enables students to be more successful in school, at work, and in life in general.5
References
1. City of Victoria. (2017). History of Victoria's Riverside Park. Retrieved from http://www.victoriatx.org/parks/parks/riversideparkhistory.asp.2. Victoria Independent School District . (2017). Bullying. Retrieved from http://www.visd.com/bullying/.
3. Victoria Crossroads Kiwanis Club. (2008). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.victoriacrossroadskiwanis.org/.
4. Perpetual Help Home. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.perpetualhelphome.org/programs.
5. University of Houston-Victoria. (2017). Texas Student Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.uhv.edu/oar/tsi.aspx.
Victoria is located in Victoria County, Texas. It has a land area of 37.02 square miles and a water area of 0.20 square miles. The population of Victoria is 67,574 people with 23,843 households and a median annual income of $48,658. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Victoria, TX
Some budgeting needed
While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Victoria, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Victoria may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Victoria public health department.