Tonine Garberino, LMHC, LPC

Tonine Garberino is a licensed mental health professional with 17 years of clinical experience, licensed in both Florida and New Jersey. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a steady, experienced presence to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship concerns.

Garberino focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical steps and coping strategies as they pursue meaningful change. Seeking therapy often requires courage, and she aims to support and empower each person through that first step and beyond.

Her practice centers on helping clients develop skills to manage difficult emotions, navigate relationship challenges, and address patterns that interfere with wellbeing. Whether someone is looking for immediate relief or longer-term growth, Garberino works alongside clients to set realistic goals and tailor interventions to their needs.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Tonine Garberino uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical skills - such as identifying triggers, reframing negative thoughts, and testing new coping strategies - and is often helpful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and habit-related issues.

In addition, Garberino emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore feelings and relationships safely. This collaborative stance helps clients feel understood and encourages shared decision making about goals and techniques that fit their lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works together with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy with Garberino is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.