Play Therapy Practice – Meredith Messina LCPC
Meredith Messina LCPC operates a mental health practice at 5016 N University Street, Suite 105, Peoria, Illinois 61614, offering play therapy for children alongside counseling services for teens and families. The clinician holds a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential as listed on the site.
Play therapy is the central modality for child clients. The practice is built around the premise that children communicate and process their experiences through play, and the clinician works within that framework to address behavioral challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and strained family connection. The site states that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting or family life, and all work is individualized to each child within their particular family system. Teen clients are also served, with services tailored to the developmental context of adolescence. Family sessions complement individual child work so that therapeutic gains can be extended into everyday home routines, and caregivers are incorporated into the process to support continuity between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in-person at the Peoria office location. Insurance accepted includes Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), UHC/UMR/Optum, UHC/BCBS Caterpillar, and the OSF Direct Access Network. Self-pay rates are available for clients who prefer out-of-pocket payment. Current clients schedule through text, email, or the online client portal at meredithmessina.clientsecure.me. New clients submit inquiries through a confidential intake form accessible on the website, which initiates the intake process.
Sessions are only offered in-person and are not currently listed as available via telehealth, based on site information. Beyond direct clinical services with children and families, the practice also provides supervision and training for other mental health clinicians. Teaching and consultation inquiries are accepted by email, and the site invites outreach from professionals seeking guidance in play therapy practice or clinical supervision arrangements. This extends the practice’s role beyond individual client care into the broader professional development of the counseling field.
Contact options include phone at 309-323-0032 and email at [email protected]. The practice serves children, teens, and families in the greater Peoria, Illinois area seeking play-based and family-oriented mental health support.