Laura Guarino

Hopeful, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 19 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Guarino is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who centers her work on practical, evidence-informed strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Background and approach

She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and respond more effectively to stressors. With 19 years of clinical experience, she has supported people facing mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, substance-related concerns, attention-related difficulties, and challenges around parenting and family dynamics.

Her background includes work across community, inpatient, and home-based settings, and she has experience responding to crises in collaboration with local responders. Laura’s practice emphasizes collaborative problem solving and finding concrete tools that fit each person’s life, whether the focus is on mood regulation, addiction recovery, building self-esteem, or navigating major life transitions.

She is committed to reducing stigma through outreach and brings a calm, practical presence to sessions while helping clients identify realistic steps toward relief and resilience.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online therapy

Laura often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression, teaching practical skills for managing panic, mood swings, and daily stress. She also incorporates client-centered methods that prioritize listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard while working toward their goals.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to consider their symptoms, goals, and preferences and may adjust methods over time to match what works best. This flexible stance helps clients test strategies and refine plans in ways that fit their daily lives and challenges.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These options allow for regular check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and quicker access to support when life becomes hectic, while still focusing on concrete tools and problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting challenges, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and related mood and behavioral concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness, using practical tools and collaborative problem solving to address symptoms and daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Laura has 19 years of experience working in a range of settings including outpatient, inpatient, home-based care, and crisis response with local agencies.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC MH11691, and provides services to clients located in Florida.

Are services offered in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for remote work?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.

How are fees handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to available times.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesBipolar disorder

Also works with

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English