Laura Guarino, LMHC

Laura Guarino is a licensed mental health counselor with 19 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship challenges. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY and practices as an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - in Florida. Laura brings a practical, compassionate approach to care and prioritizes finding concrete coping strategies that fit each person’s life.

Much of her career has centered on supporting children and adolescents, often working with parents, teachers, and other adults to create a stronger network around young clients. She has treated a wide range of diagnoses including trauma, substance use concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress, and she adapts interventions to meet developmental and family needs. Laura has provided therapy in clients’ homes, through teletherapy, in office settings, and within inpatient hospital environments, and she has experience responding to crisis situations in collaboration with local emergency responders.

Laura values listening and building trust, especially with younger people who respond when they feel heard and understood. She has also shared insights in local newspapers to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. Her work is driven by a steady commitment to helping people find skills and perspectives that make daily challenges more manageable, and she measures success by the meaningful progress her clients achieve.