Stephanie Messer, LCSW, Scarborough, ME

About Stephanie Messer

Focus areas

Anxiety

Postpartum Depression

Life Transition

Psychological Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Culturally Sensitive

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Stephanie Messer

Stephanie Messer, LCSW, helps adults in Maine navigate life challenges with compassion and clinical expertise, offering a safe, supportive space to process and grow. She works with individuals facing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, trauma, and significant life transitions. Stephanie provides care to adults across the lifespanâ€”from early adulthood through later lifeâ€”and specializes in helping individuals adjust to changes in identity, relationships, and roles that often come with aging or shifting life stages. Stephanie is especially passionate about supporting individuals through midlife and later-life transitions. Whether someone is managing new caregiving responsibilities, redefining purpose after retirement, or adjusting to empty nesting, she brings a thoughtful, empathetic approach rooted in evidence-based methods. Her experience in treating post-partum depression and anxiety also allows her to guide patients through the emotional complexities of parenthood and identity shifts. With over a decade of experience, Stephanie brings a trauma-informed lens to her work and is skilled in supporting individuals impacted by PTSD and trauma. She works frequently with first responders and others exposed to high-stress environments, helping them build resilience and cope with the emotional toll of their roles. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based strategies, empowering clients to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while cultivating tools to manage stress and improve overall well-being. Stephanie sees therapy as a collaborative process and values the importance of meeting each client where they are. She is deeply committed to providing personalized care that honors each individual unique story, cultural background, and goals. In addition to her clinical practice, she has a strong background in case management, helping clients navigate support systems and access community resources. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Stephanie enjoys crafting and embracing creativity as a source of peace and fulfillment. She finds joy in spending quality time with her family and dogs.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Office location

Stephanie Messer, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Maine

10 Market ST, Scarborough, ME 04074

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Maine

Education and training

PennWest Edinboro, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1962295857

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Stephanie Messer?

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Is Stephanie Messer accepting new patients?

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What practice does Stephanie Messer work with?

Stephanie Messer works with LifeStance Health - Maine.

Where is Stephanie Messer's office located?

Stephanie Messer has 2 office locations in Scarborough, view full addresses on Stephanie Messer's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Stephanie Messer?

Stephanie Messer frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Stephanie Messer on their profile.