Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Never has mental health support been needed more than it does today. I see the stress people are under at work, at home, in school, and it is so clear to me that they need someone to talk to, someone who can offer a healthy perspective, someone who can suggest alternatives that can help people cope with the pressures of daily living, and their reactions to it. My personal mission is to find coping mechanisms for the patients in my care.
In the 17 years since I earned my Masters Degree in Psychology at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, and the 13 years since I earned my license as a mental health counselor in Florida, I have worked hard to help people deal with their emotional reactions to their personal situations. Drug abuse, suicide ideation, anxiety and anger can be very harmful reactions to their perceptions and assessment of the problems they face.
I am trained in treating with a variety of diagnoses including trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder and other mental health diagnoses.
I take great personal satisfaction when I can help make a difference in someone’s life. Their success is my reward.
I have found that young people respond best when they believe I am listening, when they believe I can actually help them cope so that the problems they have no longer seem insurmountable. Younger children often open up during play therapy.
Most of my career has been focused on children. But helping children always involves helping their families, their teachers and bringing in adult support. In the process, I have provided therapy and guidance to adults whose pressures and diagnoses have such tremendous impact on the children whose lives they touch.
In my years as a mental health counselor, I have successfully treated a variety of diagnoses, working in patients’ homes, in teletherapy, and in office visits. I have treated people in in-patient hospital settings. I have been called by local police departments when a dangerous crisis has erupted and been successful getting the patient into treatment.
I have been published in the local newspapers in an effort to generate awareness and help remove the stigma of mental health issues.
There is so much more that needs to be done to help people with mental health issues, and I very much want to continue my efforts to be part of the solution.
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Laura Guarino sees firsthand how much pressure people carry at work, at home, and at school, and she believes many need someone to talk with who can provide a clear perspective and practical alternatives. Her therapeutic mission centers on helping people develop coping mechanisms that make daily stresses and emotional reactions more manageable.
She earned a Master of Arts in Psychology from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, and the passage of 17 years since that degree has shaped her clinical approach. Thirteen years ago she became a licensed mental health counselor in Florida; she holds a Florida LMHC credential registered as license MH11691, which reflects her professional authorization to practice in the state.
Over the course of her career she has helped individuals and families address a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, substance use, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. She is trained to work with trauma and substance-related concerns, among other mental health diagnoses.
Much of her work has focused on children, and she approaches child therapy with an understanding that supporting young people often involves working closely with families, teachers, and other adult supports. Younger children may express themselves through play, and Laura frequently uses play-based approaches to open communication. She also provides therapy and guidance directly to adults when their situations affect the children in their lives.
Her experience spans multiple treatment settings: in-home visits, teletherapy sessions, office appointments, and care within in-patient hospital environments. She has responded to community crises at the request of local police departments and has successfully connected people to needed treatment. She has also contributed to local newspaper publications to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health topics.
Laura takes personal satisfaction in helping people make meaningful changes; she finds the progress of those in her care to be the most rewarding part of her work and remains committed to continuing efforts to support mental health in her community.
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions, research and clinical practice indicate that virtual sessions can be as effective as traditional in-person therapy.
One of the main benefits of online therapy is flexibility – clients can choose the format that fits their lifestyle and comfort level, whether that is a video session, a phone call, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to attend sessions around work, school, family responsibilities, and other commitments.
Licensed professionals provide care through these remote methods, and clients generally have the option to change therapists if they need a different therapeutic fit. For many people seeking support for everyday mental health concerns, online therapy offers an accessible and effective pathway to build coping skills and work toward meaningful change.
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