Counseling Services by Ethan Messenger, LPC, NCC

Professional Background

Ethan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been dedicated to providing mental health support in various capacities since 2012. He has been offering outpatient counseling services since 2016, focusing on trauma-focused therapy after earning his Master’s degree.

Areas of Focus & Expertise

Ethan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides mental health support to upper elementary students, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan.

His areas of focus include:

- Trauma

- Suicide and self-harm

- Anxiety

- Depression

- Grief and loss

- Adjusting to life transitions

Ethan utilizes a range of evidence-based and trauma-focused therapy approaches, which include:

- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

- Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approaches

- Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

- Person-centered therapy

Ethan is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II) and a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.

Therapeutic Approach

Ethan, a Licensed Professional Counselor, believes that counseling provides a space for individuals to heal from the emotional and mental stressors experienced throughout life. His role is to support clients in finding the best path toward that healing through effective mental health support.

He strives to meet clients where they are and help them feel safe enough to grow and achieve their goals. Utilizing a trauma-focused therapy approach, Ethan assists clients in exploring and healing underlying emotional wounds that may contribute to ongoing patterns and challenges.

Clients can expect a balance of empathy and directness from Ethan, as he encourages personal growth while maintaining a supportive and understanding environment.

Philosophy & Values

Ethan is motivated by the opportunity to see individuals grow and heal through mental health support. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, he believes that anyone has the capacity to heal, grow, and change when provided with the acceptance needed to move through trauma-focused therapy.

A Little More About Ethan

Outside of work, Ethan enjoys spending time playing video games and being outdoors. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at Aliff Counseling Services, LLC, he values the supportive team environment that allows him the freedom to provide meaningful mental health support and specialize in trauma-focused therapy for the individuals he serves.