Ethan Messenger, LPC, NCC, MS, CCTP-II

Ethan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working in the mental health field in various capacities since 2012. He has been providing outpatient counseling services since 2016 after earning his Master’s degree.

Ethan works with 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

He utilizes a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including:

• 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).

Ethan believes that counseling is 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.

He strives to meet clients where they are and help them feel safe enough to grow and achieve their goals. Ethan takes a trauma-focused approach, helping clients explore and heal underlying emotional wounds that may contribute to ongoing patterns and challenges.

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

Ethan is motivated by the opportunity to see individuals grow and heal.

He believes that anyone has the capacity to heal, grow, and change when provided with the support and acceptance needed to move through the process.