Laura Guarino

Laura Guarino is a Florida-based mental health counselor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, depression, adjustment to life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She focuses on helping clients develop practical coping mechanisms to manage the pressures of work, school, and home life.

With 19 years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in psychology from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, Laura has spent much of her career treating children and supporting the adults in their lives. She finds that young clients engage when they feel heard, and that younger children often open up through play therapy. Working with children frequently involves coordinating with families, teachers, and other adult supports.

Laura is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, holding the credential FL LMHC MH11691, and she has training in treating a range of diagnoses including trauma, substance abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Her experience includes providing care in patients' homes, via teletherapy, in office settings, and in inpatient hospital environments.

Across her career she has responded to urgent situations when called by local police departments and has helped connect people to necessary treatment. She has also contributed to local newspapers to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. Laura takes personal satisfaction in helping others find stability and progress, and she continues to pursue work that contributes to better mental health outcomes for individuals and families.