Laura Guarino
Hello I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida, a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana and licensed professional counselor in the state of South Carolina. I received my master’s in psychology and mental health counseling from Marist College in Poughkeepsie. NY. I have been practicing for 20 years. I work with clients ages 13 and above helping to manage trauma as well as other stressors from life and teach coping skills to not just manage symptoms but live the best version of the clients self.
Having been in the field for 20 years I have found that I am honest and transparent which my clients appreciate as I do not play games.
First session
In the first session we will spend some time getting to know one another and setting expectations, talk about preferences and then we will dive right into what are the identified problems and create a plan identifying goals for the moving forward to direct our future sessions.
Strengths
Having been in the field for 20 years I have found that I am honest and transparent which my clients appreciate as I do not play games. I get straight to the point. I meet my client where they are at. I do not push. I will help to motivate and Identify goals, a plan for treatment and then provide accountability.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with life challenges, whether from a single experience or multiple ongoing stressors. They may be feeling overwhelmed and in need of tools to better manage stress, trauma, or difficult life circumstances, while also working toward becoming the best version of themselves. I work best with clients who are open to exploring new pathways and accessing resources that support their growth. Together, we focus on building grounding and coping skills, while also developing the ability to reframe negative situations and consider alternative perspectives, empowering them to navigate life with greater resilience and clarity.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I have been using Eclectic Therapy in my 20 years of practice. I meet the client where they are at and use a variety of techniques based in the patient needs. I may have a patient who is impulsive and needs to think about their thoughts and feelings before reacting So I will start with Mindfulness. Then I may switch to imagery to help the client think of a happy place.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT when working with clients for the past 20 years. CBT has helped many client’s challenge and reframe reoccurring thoughts and manage life stressors. I help client to use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. I then assist client’s in using that knowledge to change thinking patterns, which helps lead a less anxious and stressed life.
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
I was trained in this modality on January of 2024. I have found this to be useful with both young adult and adult who are struggling with consistent ideation. This modality helps to identify the drivers of the ideation to help achieve stability to move to other areas of treatment.
Motivational Interviewing
I have been using motivational interviewing in my practice for many years. I have found that meeting the client where they are at and helping the client to find what works for them tends to drive their treatment in the direction the client wants not the direction that others or even their loved ones who encourage the treatment may desire.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Family Therapy
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Family Conflict
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
FloridaLicense MH11691
IndianaLicense 39005488A
South CarolinaLicense 10813