Maria Massey, MA, LPC

As a child, I often felt out of place—at home, in school, in sports, even with friends and siblings. I thought I had to be someone else to belong. The one place I never felt that way was with my Mawma. Every summer she set aside a week just for me—“Grandma’s week.” We could do anything I wanted, but what I remember most were dinners with her and my grandpa. At that table, I felt known, safe, and treasured. I never had to wonder if I mattered—she made sure I knew I did. That connection became an anchor, carrying me through times when I felt unseen elsewhere.

It’s that same kind of presence I aim to bring into my counseling work. I know the weight of grief, loss, regret, loneliness, and the ache of not belonging. But when someone truly shows up for us, as my Mawma did, their care can be a balm to that pain. Pain doesn’t vanish in the presence of another, but it shifts—it feels lighter, more bearable, and begins to heal when someone is truly with us. That is what I strive to offer: comfort, understanding, and genuine support.

Relationships shape us—sometimes joyfully, sometimes painfully, always meaningfully. Recognizing their importance, I have devoted my career to helping people strengthen and repair the connections that matter most. I began in community mental health, working with children and families, then transitioned to a school setting while starting at Revision. I have been part of Revision since 2017, where I’ve found a sense of belonging. Shortly after joining, I shifted to working primarily with couples, recognizing how deeply the health of a couple’s relationship influences the entire family system.

Education and Experience

• Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Missouri
• Approved Supervisor, State of Missouri
• Emotionally Focused Therapy: Core Skills & Supervision Completed (2022)
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Missouri (2011)
• Masters of Arts, Counseling, Covenant Seminary – Magna Cum Laude (2016)